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Posted on: The Black Spectrum of Meaning
February 13, 2010 at 6:50 PMComments from anyone who has had first had experience of this would be perfect.
Posted on: The Black Spectrum of Meaning
February 13, 2010 at 12:32 PM黑 has similar implications to "black" in English. I'm wondering, what is the attitude of the Chinese towards people whose skin is naturally darker--whether Chinese or foreign? Are there problems with discrimination? If so, are they connected with the negative connotations of the word 黑? (No kid gloves, please! Just be honest!)
Posted on: A Cell Phone Ad on TV
February 12, 2010 at 11:53 AMpatrick, 你没看过美国的电视广告！I wouldn't be surprised if the Chinese are modelling their adverts on American tv commercials.
Posted on: 游孔庙
February 4, 2010 at 1:48 PM论语 6.30： “夫仁者，己欲立而立人，己欲達而達人”
Posted on: Having One's Nails Done
December 17, 2009 at 2:52 PMJohn, 我不相信是笑話。一定是真的。一看照相就知道手指是你的。
Posted on: I Want a Thick Blanket
December 16, 2009 at 1:35 PMWouldn't the use of the word "quilt" to translate 被子 have averted the linguistic confusion? It's the simplest term for the specific item in question, and is understood in all English speaking countries, including the U.S.
Posted on: Pirates under attack!
December 4, 2009 at 2:14 PMHere is a great related lessson for the related lessons area: http://chinesepod.com/lessons/%E6%89%93%E5%87%BB%E8%B5%B0%E7%A7%81
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Many of the old lessons are excellent. It's a pity that they get so little traffic.
Posted on: Hang Up and Ride!
December 3, 2009 at 2:12 PMI just realized I said "Pete must have been away ...for quite a while." I mean to say "John must have been away for quite a while." (regarding cell phone usage in the States) Sorry!
Posted on: Hang Up and Ride!
December 2, 2009 at 2:44 PMPete must have been away from the States for quite a while! One of the leading causes of car accidents here is distracted driving due to cell phone usage. People seem to believe that it is safe because they are using their earphones and their hands are free. Cultural difference? Not so much.
Posted on: The Black Spectrum of Meaning
February 14, 2010 at 3:30 PMhellotherebrick, pedreira, and bababardwan: thanks for your responses and links. Interesting reads. A little disappointing, but perhaps not unexpected. And certainly not unique to China: reminds me of my own experiences growing up in London (many moons ago, when people of South Asian descent were something of a novelty).
By the way, hellotherebrick, I found that triple-clicking on the link highlighted the whole thing (even what was not visible in the window). When I pasted that into a browser address bar, the whole address appeared.