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Posted on: Dinner with Friends
On November 17 at 4:43 PM by bodawei

A dictionary I have says that rice is 'imbued with an almost spiritual significance to the Chinese people'.  That may be so, but you often have t... Read more

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On November 17 at 3:53 PM by jackfrombelgium

Hi, Have xiàcì and xiàhuí the same use? And how to say in Chinese "A Chinese porcelain bridge like for chopsticks" Jack Read more

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Posted on: Dinner with Friends
On November 17 at 3:11 PM by cassielin

Here is another phrase related. It's 家常便饭jia1chang2bian4fan4, which literally means homely food or a simple meal. And this phrase家常便饭has another me... Read more

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On November 17 at 2:49 PM by matt_c

家常菜 jiāchángcài is my favourite food to eat no matter which 'national' or regional cuisine I'm eating.   我最爱吃家常菜 / wǒ zu&igra... Read more

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On November 17 at 2:28 PM by bodawei

@barbs I know what you mean about validation.  I have never used or heard the word used myself (China feels safe most of the time), but recent... Read more

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On November 17 at 2:27 PM by changye

Hi simon That's a very long story. 说来话长,我们以后有空再研究吧,哈哈。 Read more

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Posted on: Dinner with Friends
On November 17 at 2:26 PM by shanghaichanges

How would a guy express that's he's happy without sounding like girl? I think if i use 啊 it would be too feminine Read more

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On November 17 at 2:25 PM by jloo

谢谢connie和changye帮了我。真有用。非常棒的一节课。我猜这个系列到这儿。好可怜啊!!   Could someone explain to me the usage of 活生生?I seem to keep finding different definitions.... Read more

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On November 17 at 2:20 PM by 342117032

这么多菜。So much food. eg: 中国菜 Chinese Food. Just/Only few 家常菜(JIACHANGCAI). It's very good! Try this. 吃(chi) is eat. 随便 Sui Bian 做菜 to... Read more

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On November 17 at 2:07 PM by matt_c

They great thing about moving house in China is that it doesnt cost much to hire help - but unless you go with a professional mover, you really do hav... Read more