User Comments - RJ

Posted on: An Email Introduction

now I know you like hamshank's cardboard cut-out Idea.

Posted on: Outdoor Survivors (Part 2)

phil - if you download the google input editor (IME) you will find it。 囧囧囧囧。 This editor also lets you type English and Chinese without toggling back and forth and it predicts words before you finish typing them. You will figure it out。 Installs itself right into the regional languge bar in windows. Yes it is really Jiǒng.

Posted on: Straightening Teeth

Here's a start:

牙垢 - ya2 gou4 - dental plaque, tartar

牙菌斑 - ya2 jun1 ban1 - bacterial plaque

牙斑 - ya2 ban1 - dental plaque

Posted on: Adjusting the Temperature

Hi Eupnea,

A "ductless air conditioner" or "mini-split system", has two major components: a unit mounted on an inside wall that delivers cool air to the room, and a unit mounted on the outside of the house. A pair of refrigerant lines run between the two.

Posted on: Stupid Doctor

Yes:

今天我给大家讲一个笑话。有一个小朋友生病了，她妈妈带她去看医生。医生为了不让她紧张就指着她的鼻子问：“小朋友，这是你的耳朵吗?”小朋友看着妈妈，哭着说：“妈妈，请你给我换一个医生吧，他连哪个是耳朵，哪个是鼻子都不知道，怎么给我看病啊！"

Jīntiān wǒ gěi dàjiā jiǎng yīgè xiàohuà. Yǒu yīgè xiǎopéngyǒu shēngbìng le, tā māma dài tā qù kān yīshēng. Yīshēng wèile bú ràng tā jǐnzhāng jiù zhǐ zhāo tā de bízi wèn: "Xiǎopéngyǒu, zhè shì nǐde ěrduo mǎ?" Xiǎopéngyǒu kān zhāo māma, kū zhāo shūo: "Māma, qǐng nǐ gěi wǒ huàn yīgè yīshēng bā, tā lián nǎge shì ěrduo, nǎge shì bízi dōu bùzhīdào, zěnme gěi wǒ kànbìng ā!"

Posted on: Comparing Buts: 但 and 却

QW still never fails to surprise. Great tool. I have also noticed that many words are appearing again in different contexts which is very helpful in anchoring them in one's memory. I dont know if this is because my vocabulary is increasing, coincidence, or intentional on cpod's part, but either way its a good thing. I would like to think its intentional.

The way I use QW is to listen first to the individual sentences using the radio buttons on the dialogue page, without viewing the translations. Once I can understand them all (sometimes I have to peek at a few definitiions) I listen to the lesson While following along with the hanzi. Then listen without following but say the sentences out loud. Lather, rinse, repeat. Always some new goodies in QW. It is one of my favorite parts of the cpod method. A gem they should be proud of.

Posted on: Going on a Picnic

you forgot 野女友 or 野蛮女友 (as in the movie)

Posted on: Adjusting the Temperature

Air conditioner – 空调 – kōng tiáo
Remote control – 遥控器 – yáo kòng qì
Automatic – 自动 – zì dòng
Cool – 制冷 - zhì lěng
Dehumidifier – 抽湿 – chōu shī
Heat – 制热 – zhì rè
Fan Wind – 送风 – sòng fēng
High Wind Speed – 高风 – gāo fēng
Mid Wind Speed – 中风 – zhōng fēng
Low Wind Speed – 低风 – dī fēng
Set – 调整 – tiáo zhěng
Mode – 模式 – mó shì
On / Off – 开／关 – kāi/guān
Wind Speed – 风速 – fēng sù
Wind up/down – 上下风 – shàng xià fēng
Economy – 经济 – jīng jì
Time Set – 定时 – dìng shí
Blowing Direction – 风向 – fēng xiàng
Sweeping Wind – 扫风 – săo fēng
Cleaning – 清新 – qīng xīn
Display – 数显 – shù xiăn
Strength – 强劲 – qiáng jìn
Sleep – 睡眠 – shuì miăn
Lighting – 灯光 – dēng guāng
Cancel – 取消 – qŭ xiāo
Power Source – 电源 – diàn yuán

Posted on: Adjusting the Temperature

yea, and then there's that. :-)

Posted on: Adjusting the Temperature

Thanks ned, you said it well but based on other observations I have made, I would be very surprised if any chinese teachers (female) choose to illuminate.