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ID: 0952 Elementary
A little name-dropping serves one well in many environments. 'Brad Pitt' is just too long to say in Chinese, so let's start with a more business-oriented angle first. You may recognize your nosy neighbor in the conversation that follows. And, if you really want to impress him, throw in a little of your buddy 'Bill Gates' and you'll be the envy of all the 'hood. Related Links: Bill Gates Beijing real estate rumors Microsoft Case Studies: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
回来 huílái to return
工作 gōngzuò to work
微软 Wēiruǎn Microsoft
比尔盖茨 Bǐěr Gàicí Bill Gates
回来了?
huílái le ?
You're back.
唉!
āi !
Yeah.
你在哪里工作?
nǐ zài nǎli gōngzuò ?
Where do you work?
微软。
Wēiruǎn 。
Microsoft.
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