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Posted on: 把 Humbug
May 23, 2012 at 3:22 PMWhat is it that Jenny says at the end about the bathroom signs?
Posted on: Must-Have Modals
May 17, 2012 at 1:21 PMI think one reason John is able to explain Mandarin so well is because he can explain in English is an professional and concise manner. If one doesn't understand his own language, it can be difficult to master another one.
Posted on: Dinner with the Girlfriend's Parents
May 15, 2012 at 7:25 AMJohn points out that 身边 is commonly used in Mandarin, but that we wouldn't say this in English. I've found that words like 身边, 参加, 热闹等等 are ones that I should use more when speaking but would rarely use in an English context. For example, I often hear the phrase 参加聚会, but I don't think I say it much.
Posted on: The Red Spectrum of Meaning
May 15, 2012 at 6:20 AMStill, 赤字 means deficit. 赤 means red and is still used in Japanese for red, as in 赤色の.
Posted on: The Red Spectrum of Meaning
May 15, 2012 at 6:14 AMFortunately. More good help and advice is always welcome.
Posted on: Looking for a Parking Space
May 15, 2012 at 6:06 AMIt sounds like a NASCAR track out there. It's interesting that 停 was not used in this dialogue. To be honest, I don't think I would use it as much as 车位 or 停车场.
Posted on: Looking for a Parking Space
May 15, 2012 at 6:03 AMShe could be talking to a parking lot (car park) attendant. It could still make sense to address him as 师傅.
Posted on: The Stable 稳 (wen)
May 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM俺同意前几礼拜的请问比较容易，不过说它们太容易的播客听众已经学过每个其他的播客吗？
Posted on: Changing Subway Lines
May 9, 2012 at 1:40 AM我们讨论地铁、捷运的时候，线的量词是条还是根？When we're talking about subways, what's the matter word for "line"?
Posted on: Outdoor Survivors (Part 1)
May 23, 2012 at 3:40 PMIt's the absurd examples that I tend to remember best.