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Lantian
Posted on: Lili and Zhang Liang 17: It's Over (Again)
July 24, 2007 at 1:08 PMWhat's the name of the alt Superman world. I have been mulling it over for days now, can't thing of it....my English is sliiiiippping away....真想不出来。。。
Posted on: Why, why, why??
July 24, 2007 at 2:37 AM为什么我要学中文？
Posted on: Lili and Zhang Liang 17: It's Over (Again)
July 23, 2007 at 2:43 AMHEY! - Why hasn't there been a proper Cpod podcast on that phrase "期待 (qīdài)," you'all do realize that my social graces depend a great deal on what I learn here! Opps, actually there was a podcast, Intermediate - Attending a Trade Show. How'bout an easier podcast though focusing on saying things like, looking forward to it. :) Is 'qi dai' somewhat formal, I was highly reprimanded by my friend once when I responded with "是我的荣幸.“ I'm looking for the English equivalent of "Sounds great, see ya tommorrow, looking forward to it."
Posted on: Lili and Zhang Liang 17: It's Over (Again)
July 23, 2007 at 2:35 AMLOOKING FORWARD TO IT - 期待 (qīdài) to look forward to 我很期待明天的安排。 我很期待明天的晚饭。 我很期待明天见。 可以吗？有错吗？(Are those examples right?)
Posted on: Lili and Zhang Liang 17: It's Over (Again)
July 23, 2007 at 1:42 AMI haven't listened yet, but I'm reaaaaallly looking forward to it! Hmm? Future tense...how does one say that anyway "I'm really looking forward to it?" 我好想 真像好玩 ...these don't seem to cut it....
Posted on: Moving
July 22, 2007 at 2:30 PMHi Lanqing, Yup, quiet and sleepy in comparison to Los Angeles or Shanghai, absolutely. :) I find it interesting you didn't just say, "Vancouver has the largest Chinatown in Canada," because everyone knows that stuff in America (the U.S.A.) is bigger, better, and leaps over tall buildings in a single bound! 呵呵，我开玩笑。我说所有的东西美国比加拿大好多了，大家都知道！
Posted on: Why, why, why??
July 22, 2007 at 9:37 AMMY FAV PODCASTS Why why why? Colors Song Parking lot rage 春节采访 (Spring festival memories) ...the next one. :D
Posted on: Giving up a Seat
July 22, 2007 at 1:48 AMHi Rich, I agree. It would be weird to call someone you are supposed to know , name + xiao jie. You would instead more likely just use their last and first name. It would be like calling your friend, "Well Ms. Jane." But if the person is slightly older or not a 'friend' per se, then the forms of address are very common. Likely she was the same age or younger than you right? If she was a family friend and say 15 years older, then it still would be common address her as Ms., or use her work title. Right everyone? Or have I been insulting people right and left with my casual Cali attitude?
Posted on: Chinese Wedding Customs
July 21, 2007 at 3:17 PMHi Longfei, Jenny, et al, I thought it was neat that Longfei could actually hear the accent. I would've first sworn it was dui ba, but I like Jenny, listened over and over and then could hear the underlying 'va. ...I think. Today, I was watching t.v. and heard a Chinese contestant sing in English. What struck me was how quickly I realized that I wasn't hearing Chinese. I hadn't yet heard the word or had any idea what she was singing, but the 'sound' of English lept out at me. The mind is really amazing at times. dui'va. :)
Posted on: How spicy?
July 24, 2007 at 2:57 PMLOL - both in life and food, 我不要太辣，但是有时候重辣还好啊。 ;p The explanation of the two 'zhongs' is a nugget of educational gold. I'm sure I could have gone years more without ever having really discovered the difference.