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Posted on: Applying For a Visa
September 21, 2007 at 2:29 AMhi zhaoyunhai, It is: 实用 (shíyòng) 'practical, useful'
Posted on: Knowing the Teacher
September 21, 2007 at 2:14 AMhi go1040, Yes, the grammar guide is still under construction. One by one we will get every grammar point under the sun added!
Posted on: Knowing the Teacher
September 21, 2007 at 2:11 AMhi thebigpicture, You're right, good ear. The 里 (li) in 哪里 (nǎli) is pronounced with a neutral tone.
Posted on: Knowing the Teacher
September 21, 2007 at 2:07 AMhi trevorb, The character for 师 (shī) is the correct in the exercises and lesson, it may be your browser!
Posted on: Knowing the Teacher
September 21, 2007 at 1:59 AMhi ingmar & darylk, 老师 (lǎoshī) teacher 教师 (jiàoshī) more formal word, used when speaking of the teaching profession, i.e.: 我是一名教师。 (Wǒ shì yī míng jiàoshī.) I am a teacher. 教师节 (Jiàoshījié) Teachers Day 教授 (jiàoshòu) is 'professor'
Posted on: Knowing the Teacher
September 21, 2007 at 1:57 AMHi Changye, Yes, that is correct: Do you know Mr. Hu Jintao? 你认识胡锦涛吗? Nǐ rènshi Hú Jǐntāo ma? Do you know of Mr. Hu Jintao? 你知道胡锦涛吗? Nǐ zhīdao Hú Jǐntāo ma?
Posted on: #17
September 20, 2007 at 11:28 PMOK, drastic times call for drastic measures... It is 7:26am and I have no correct answers yet!! Hint time: There is a key word in the clip that will tell you what movie this is beyond a doubt... if you listen carefully. Second hint: It's an animated film. And everyone who already guessed can have a second try, if they like, post-hint now!
Posted on: Personal Questions and Bargaining
September 19, 2007 at 9:48 AMhi Rash, 三八 (sānbā) and/or 三八婆 (sānbā pó) are used to describe a gossip, or meddler in other's affairs. 三八婆 (sānbā pó) is only used for women (because 婆 (pó) always refers to a woman). 二百五 (èrbǎiwǔ) can be used for men or women, meaning 'stupid' or 'dope'.
Posted on: Personal Questions and Bargaining
September 19, 2007 at 9:44 AMhi excuter, There are a couple ChinesePod lessons you might like to try, one about Mahjong and one about Playing Cards... Both very popular pastimes in China!
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September 21, 2007 at 2:31 AMI don't get it! How could it not be animated. They didn't use 'real' animals to film this!!! (the hints are getting more and more blatant now!!! guess, people, guess!!)