User Comments - bababardwan

Posted on: I'm pregnant!

RJ,

I agree.I also learn by making it literal.I do want to get the overall meaning also ,but particularly want the literal meaning.It means I can confidently slot it away in the memory bank and then use it in other settings/cross-reference etc.I also like the insight it gives into Chinese thought which often further helps it stick.Before discovering CPod,I had a few Mandarin phrasebooks,and apart from a few simple ni hao's etc,it would then try to teach you whole phrases without breaking them down.OK if you're in China,haven't learnt any Mandarin before,and want to say those particular phrases,but for me not much use in learning the language as it was very difficult to ascertain what related to what.

Posted on: Qipao Dresses and Marathons in China

chanelle,

Wow;hen piaoliang.It definitely gives you a Chinese look.Thanks for sharing .I wonder how many westerners can say they've been married in a qipao? I haven't met any myself.

Posted on: Qipao Dresses and Marathons in China

Pete,

If you're thinking of Oz,you should check out the Gold Coast Marathon.Here is the link:

http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/

Posted on: Party Time at ChinesePod

Looking forward to the videos/pics of the big celebration.Will it be in the community section? Hope you all enjoyed yourselves;well deserved.Ganbei.

Posted on: Qipao Dresses and Marathons in China

jenny,

Thanks for the 30's qipao from Shanghai.Great pic;very beautiful.Always great to get some historical input.

Posted on: Qipao Dresses and Marathons in China

Pete,

Thanks heaps for that .I'll have to check them out.I'm guessing that "One Night in 北京" is an adaptation of "One night in Bangkok" .Understandable how you feel, but the Great Wall marathon definitely sounds harder so I'm sure you'll go well.After all,you're only racing yourself right? Don't forget the 水 situation though as it's too far down to the water in the gorge even though there's plenty there [beautiful colour to the water but not sure if it's safe ].Hopefully it will be provided though.Yeah,would love to see any photos if possible.Jiayou Pete.

Posted on: The Boy That Cried Wolf

john,

The thing with experiments is you would expect to get it wrong some of the time [which would be fine;just keep the ones that work ].But so far you guys are getting it right every time as far as I'm concerned and keep getting better.This one is a definite winner.I could see what a well thought out format it was and the rationale behind it.I think one of your great assets is your willingness to listen to your customers.But at the end of the day,you just have a very talented team.Keep the experiments coming.

RJ,

100% agree;well put.

Posted on: Dirty Little Hands

changye,

Thanks.I take it that your dictionary is a book and not an online version? Great work all the same and always much appreciated.

Posted on: Dirty Little Hands

changye,

Thanks yet again for this.Very interesting.I'm once again impressed by your knowledge esp. how you knew what was used before the 4th century,but having that sort of insight I think can be invaluable.So much can be learnt from it.

Posted on: The Boy That Cried Wolf

Thanks heaps RJ.I look forward to going through this.Cheers.