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The White Spectrum of Meaning

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ID: QW0136 Intermediate
The team explores symbolic associations with the color white, 白 (bái), in Chinese culture today. Learn how to use this color to express performing actions in vain, leeching off of others, and describing someone who is... how to put it nicely? Dim witted? You'll also find out why some Chinese people might look down on you if you leave the house in a white hat.
Connie,John,Liliana
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
颜色
yánsè 颜色
color
颜色
yánsè 颜色
white
没有效果的
méiyǒu 没有xiàoguǒ 效果de 的
to have no effect
比如说白跑一趟
bǐrú shuō 比如说bái 白pǎo 跑yī 一tàng 趟
For example: make a wasted trip.
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