General Discussion

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Every time I get the metro it really bugs me that I can only partially understand the automated messages (yeah, sad I know!). I understand the xiayi zhan... nex... Read more

ChinesePod Photo contest on Facebook

March 16, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Hi All We're running a photo contest on ChinesePod's brand new Facebook Page , offering a six-month Premium subscription to the best photo uploaded onto the ' Fans P... Read more

mei2guan1shi

March 16, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Hi, I'm trying to type the phrase 没关系 mei2guan1xi but keep coming up with 沒關係 when I type the entire phase and the closest I can come with typing each char... Read more
From BBC, Monday, 16 March 2009 'Brain decline' begins at age 27 Mental abilities decline at a relatively young age, experts suspect Mental powers start to dwindle a... Read more
I've recently come across a variant [ 裏 ] of the traditional character 裡 (lǐ, inside) .  I'm used to seeing 裡 ,so this variant threw me off. I've learned that t... Read more

Just Curious: Subway announcements?

March 16, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Howdy everyone, I was just curious... When I was in Shanghai, I was lucky enough to ride the Metro (they don't have public transport where I'm from) and I was wonder... Read more

Have a Talk with Chinese

March 16, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Before your visit, it is worthwhile to know some aspects of Chinese culture, history, and geography, for your hosts will appreciate your initiative. Transfer from :... Read more

Food culture in china

March 16, 2009 at 05:52 AM
As a country that pays great attention to courtesy, our cuisine culture is deep rooted in China's history. As a visitor or guest in either a Chinese home or restaura... Read more

New here! Few questions.

March 16, 2009 at 05:14 AM
Hi all! I'm Daniel, a German living in Guangzhou. I have a private Teacher - but often not have the time, so classes are very irregular (and also not often enough).... Read more

5 Most Beautiful Cities in China

March 16, 2009 at 01:21 AM
 Top 1    City: Xiamen  Area: Gulangyu Islet The wonderful little island of Gulangyu boasts delicate natural beauty, historic reli... Read more