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Triumph of the Rat

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ID: 6578 Intermediate
If you're like us, you toss and turn every night wondering why the Rat comes first in the Chinese zodiac. Why should vermin lead the way? Has the world gone insane? Watch this video in Mandarin and find out. Be warned, this Intermediate Level lesson is a doozy. Watch it a couple times!
Fri Oct 24 2008 | Emma
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
黄帝 Huángdì The Yellow Emperor
决定 juédìng to decide
选 xuǎn to choose
好主意 hǎo zhǔyi good idea
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