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Posted on: Art Museum
April 18, 2008 at 5:17 AM

Very nice Elementary. I've never been much one for art, so thank you Cpod for showing this novice a glimpse of its wonder. Where are most historical Chinese paintings/works shown in the Mainland?

Posted on: The Super Bowl
February 6, 2008 at 6:18 AM

Big Blue does New York proud! Eli's great escape and throw to David Tyree has to be the greatest play in Super Bowl history. What a catch!

Posted on: Pumpkin Food
October 27, 2007 at 8:01 PM

Hi Cpod, In Cantonese, we use 食 instead of 吃 for eating solid food and rice porridge. 食 is also used for taking medicine. Drink is used for liquids (including soup) and uses a separate character, 飲 in place of 喝。Are the usages the same in Mandarin in these categories? Thanks, Tony

Posted on: New York City
October 27, 2007 at 6:23 PM

I loved this lesson! Not only do you cover my hometown, but I also like the idea that you'll cover more places in the world in Chinese. I can attest to the great spirit of this city and its people. Jenny and Ken, you must visit here to experience for yourselves.

Posted on: A Chinese-Style Contradiction
July 16, 2007 at 5:05 AM

Nice 成语 podcast! I love these stories that give a nice break from the other daily lessons. Looking forward to more like-minded lessons.

Posted on: Paying a Bill
July 5, 2007 at 12:49 AM

Thank you for the clarification, Jenny!

Posted on: Studying Japanese
July 4, 2007 at 4:38 AM

I'm by no means an expert on China-Japan relations today but there is clear resentment: political as well as by the general populace. China never fails to criticize when the Japanese prime minister makes his annual visit to Yasukuni Shrine to honor war dead. As mentioned by other posters, older Chinese people who witnessed WWII have low regard of the Japanese. Anti-Japanese government rhetoric and the bitter memories of elderly Chinese have apparently impressioned younger Chinese. A couple of years back, a football match between the two nations held in China was marred when young Chinese fans shouted anti-Japanese slurs at the visiting players as riots erupted. So, the Chinese animus is not limited to the older generation who underwent WWII. I fully agree with Reika03's comments that the young Japanese who do not remember WWII are not to be held responsible. Hopefully, relations can slowly improve between the two countries in the near future. There is too much in common for them not to settle an old grievance.

Posted on: Sweet Watermelon
June 18, 2007 at 1:14 AM

First ice cream, now watermelon! We see how Chinese love food, and now Chinesepod is becoming a foodie site on the web as well!!! Keep the great podcasts coming!!!

Posted on: Ice Cream
June 16, 2007 at 6:08 PM

Thank you for podcasting about my favorite food! Growing up in the States, I knew 雪糕 to be ice cream; maybe it's me but this just sounds more appropiate than 冰淇淋. Is there a term for frozen yogurt?

Posted on: Paying a Bill
June 9, 2007 at 7:26 PM

Hi Cpod, Can one say "ke3yi3fu4" instead of "neng2fu4"? Are the two interchangeable without exception? Thanks, Tony