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Old China Hand

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ID: 1617 Elementary
Have you ever been called an "Old China Hand?" Don't worry, if you keep practicing your Chinese and spend some time in China, you will be! In this Chinese lesson, learn more about this common term while also going over the "foreigner in China FAQ" list.
Mon Feb 28 2011 | Dilu, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
师傅 shīfu sir
浦东 Pǔdōng Pudong
机场 jīchǎng airport
中文 Zhōngwén Chinese
师傅，我要去浦东机场。
shīfu ，wǒ yào qù Pǔdōng jīchǎng 。
Sir, I'd like to go to Pudong Airport.
好的。你中文说得很好。
hǎo de 。nǐ Zhōngwén shuō de hěn hǎo 。
OK. You speak Chinese really well.
谢谢。不太好。
xièxie 。bùtài hǎo 。
Thanks. It's not that great.
你来中国多久了？
nǐ lái Zhōngguó duō jiǔ le ？
How long have you been in China?
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