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Street Argument

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ID: 0982 Newbie
You know the signs. A mass of people, ten deep, reminiscent of a football huddle. A flying chair. A lot of arguing and pointing and yelling, but nary a punch thrown. Yes, it is the China street argument. Whether you're a looky-loo, or more of the steal-a-furtive-glance type, listen to this Chinese lesson and join in on the biggest spectator sport in urban China.
Mon Sep 08 2008 | Jenny , Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
他们 tāmen they
我们 wǒmen we
我 wǒ I
什么 shénme what
他们在看什么？
tāmen zài kàn shénme ？
What are they watching?
有人在吵架。
yǒurén zài chǎojià 。
Some people are having an argument.
我们去看看吧！
wǒmen qù kàn kan ba ！
Let's go take a look!
我不去。无聊！
wǒ bù qù 。wúliáo ！
I'm not going. Boring!
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