Lesson Comments
I have not heard "flake off" myself. The verb is also flake. Past tense flaked. Or perhaps flake out and flaked out. Eg: "She totally flaked on me. Ag... Read more
I just had this exact conversation (Well, just about. We were both already off work.) with a Chinese friend in English... I wish I'd listened to this... Read more
I've always thought the Verb. "flake off" (to beg out of some engagement at the last minute) came first, then from that, the Adj. "flakey". Anyone els... Read more
flaky / flakey 1. Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike. 2. (British, inf... Read more
Regarding 副, what other "pair" of things can it be a measure word for, other than glasses, gloves and earrings. What about shoes, socks, chopsticks? T... Read more
Stupid flakes! Read more
I think it's great that there is a lesson about being flakey! Lately I have come across a lot of flakey people :( People who say they'll be there or d... Read more
Yes, 有事 works with spouses too, although they are much more likely to further ask “有什么事？” But I think the longer you are married, the easier it is to... Read more
Glad to hear that! We don't really hold grudge against such things. I sometimes wonder is it because there are 1.3 billion people so that there is nev... Read more
I am excited to hear about future meet-ups in Shanghai! Even though I spend all day speaking Chinese at work, it's always invigorating to be aro... Read more