Results found with the tag 'chinese' , 1212 articles in total.
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声声中国语:前怕狼,后怕虎。(Qián pà láng, hòu pà hǔ.)fear the wolf in front and the tiger behind; to hesitate to do something
The literal meaning of this sentence is to fear the wolf in front and the tiger behind. It extendedly means to hesitate to do something.
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声声中国语:(把某人的)好心当成驴肝肺。[Bǎ (mǒurén de)hǎoxīn dāng chéng lǘ gān fèi.]misunderstanding others’ good intention; regard one’s good will
“好心当成驴肝肺” (Hǎoxīn dāng chéng lǘ gān fèi.)comes from a two-part allegorical saying “好心当成驴肝肺——不识好歹” (Hǎoxīn dāng chéng lǘ gān fèi----bù shí hǎodǎi). It ref
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【Daily Sentences Translation】213 Your heart is free.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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声声中国语:远亲不如近邻(yuǎn qīn bùrú jìn lín)A nearby neighbor is better than a faraway cousin
“远亲不如近邻” means that during an emergency when someone needs help, a nearby neighbor is better than a faraway cousin. It is a commonly used sentence that makes people feel part of a warm re
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声声中国语:真难得(zhēn nándé)rare
Generally, “真难得” is used at the beginning of a sentence to describe a person, thing or phenomenon that is rare and unexpected. It usually carries a positive connotation.
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Tibetan Thangka 西藏唐卡
Thangka, also known as Tangga or Tangka, is a transliteration from the Tibetan language. A colorful scroll painted or embroidered on cloth, silk or paper, it is a painting variety abundant with T
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声声中国语:半路(上)出家(Bàn lù (shàng) chū jiā)To learn something from the beginning when one is grown up
“出家” is a phrase that means to leave home and become a monk or priest. If someone were to do so only after entering middle age, the depth of one’s experience may not match that of someone wh
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Dragon Dance and Lion Dance 舞龙和舞狮
China is home to the Dragon Dance and Lion Dance. The two performances have been welcomed by people from various ethnic groups for generations.
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【Daily Sentences Translation】212 Could you turn off my computer?
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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Origin of the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖的由来
The 12 Chinese zodiac animals can be divided into three categories: tamed animals, wild animals and Dragon.
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【Daily Sentences Translation】211 It's lovely to see you again.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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声声中国语:无功不受禄(wú gōng bú shòu lù)No pain, no gain
“无功不受禄” means that without exerting effort, people will not see rewards. It is generally used to decline the thanks or services of others.
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24 Solar Terms 二十四节气
The names of the 24 solar terms are: Start of Spring, Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Vernal Equinox, Clear and Bright, Grain Rain, Start of Summer, Grain Full, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, M
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【Daily Sentences Translation】210 I like your sense of humor.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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声声中国语:患难见真情(huànnàn jiàn zhēnqíng)A friend in need is a friend indeed
“患难见真情” means that only through facing common troubles we can see who is a true friend. It implies that precious feelings appear only through tribulations.
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Jijizhazha Chinese( Season Ⅲ)---Chinese Grammar
In this episode, you will learn some useful Chinese Grammar. It will make you convenient in your daily life. Let's go!
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【Daily Sentences Translation】209 I don't know for sure.
A Chinese saying: good good study, day day up!
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声声中国语:一语惊醒梦中人(yī yǔ jīngxǐng mèng zhōng rén)a wake-up call
“一语惊醒梦中人” means to wake someone who is sleeping, snapping them out of a dazed state. It is a metaphor for making a helpful and effective suggestion.
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Comic Dialogue 相声
Comic Dialogue is one of the most popular and influential types of Quyi. It can be said that nobody in China does not know or like it. It is humorous and highly satirical by nature.
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Chinese grammar: Two words for "but"
There are two main words for "but" in Chinese: "可是" (kěshì) and "但是" (dànshì). These are largely the same, with some small differences.