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Posted on: A New Jug for the Water Cooler
May 25, 2010 at 1:42 AM

Yikes, I wasn't close at all!

Guessing does not always work... :)

Posted on: A New Jug for the Water Cooler
May 24, 2010 at 3:43 AM

Well, "fairy" is usually 精灵 (jīnglíng), and housework is 家务 (jiāwù). So I guess you could say 家务精灵...

I would also like to hear from native speakers on this one, though. :)

Posted on: Feelings
May 24, 2010 at 2:16 AM

I like that idea!

Posted on: Lessons, Customized Courses and Jobs
May 24, 2010 at 2:16 AM

There's also a ton of flexibility, particularly with regard to part of speech. Because changes in part of speech are not typically marked, and the limits of this flexibility take a while to get a handle on, it's quite a challenge initially.

Posted on: Nearby Tea House
May 24, 2010 at 2:13 AM

Both cold/in a can, as well as the instant stuff. (Is that what a "tetra pak" is? I don't know this term...)

Posted on: Nearby Tea House
May 20, 2010 at 6:37 AM

Ha ha... that's pretty funny, but sounds disgusting!

BTW, you can get coffee-flavored milk tea here in China. I always found it weird.

Posted on: Realization, Reality and Authenticity
May 20, 2010 at 1:53 AM

Good question!

I'd say in most cases 现实 (xiànshí) means "realistic" rather than "real."

Posted on: Nearby Tea House
May 20, 2010 at 1:44 AM

Yeah, I'm similar to you. I don't need high-class coffee, although I appreciate it. As long as the coffee is caffeinated and not watery, I'm OK.

Posted on: Nearby Tea House
May 19, 2010 at 4:24 PM

I must admit, I consume my fair share of Nescafe as well... Sometimes you just need it!

Posted on: Into the Sandstorm
May 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM

You know what's really mild? No sandstorms! :)