User Comments - anonymous1068458

Posted on: Taking a Shower

In this case, you can use them both! It's really nice to be polite and add 不好意思 before a sentence!!

Posted on: Attractive Gym Trainer

Thank you for the positive comment! We'll make more videos about chengyu in the future!! 

Posted on: Simplified vs Traditional Characters

Yes, you're right! While simplified Chinese is easy to write, it is also interesting to learn how traditional Chinese characters are formed from ancient Chinese. 

Posted on: Does It Suit Me?

Yes, they are interchangeable. 棉质 literally means "cotton texture", whereas 棉制 is "made out of cotton". 

Posted on: Who's Been Spending My Money?

Actually, the word 他 can be applied to both genders. It is also interesting that the word 她 is invented in the 1900s, when western cultures entered into China. 

Posted on: To "The God of Drinking"

1. 高粱 is a type of baijiu, or Chinese liquor, which tastes really strong. You definitely should try it out when visiting China. 

2. They are actually different characters, 酸 is sour, and 痠 is sore. You can say 蔓越莓吃起来很酸。 我刚运动完，腿很痠。 

Posted on: When Are You Returning Home?

When they are used for taking transportations, they have the same meaning, 搭/坐 火车, 搭/坐 飞机, 搭/坐 地铁。 

Apart from that, they are used differently in other situations. For example, 搭帐篷 搭在扶手上 / 坐在沙发上. 

Posted on: Buying flowers for someone else

摆 is to place something more arranged whereas 放 is to put something without a purpose. For example, 我把书摆在桌上 vs 我把书放在桌上, the former one should be placed on the desk much more organized and with a purpose. 

Posted on: Investing in Prestigious Property (Bridge Lesson)

Try to break the sentence into 这也是 / 你的投资 / 能成功 / 的(根本)原因, which means that "This is the reason that your investment is a success. "

Posted on: Buying Dinner To Say Thank You

好的，谢谢你的指正！