Asked by rashad -
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normally i'm pretty good with crossovers from language to language. but i always mess up when it comes to names from asian countries. i know this person, their facebook profile has the english name (chinese name) setup on their profile.. it looks like Xiaowei Dong (董晓玮). of course in english we know it as Xiaowei Dong but translation from chinese goes to Dong Xiaowei. i'm embarassed to ask this but is the person's first name Xiaowei or is the first name Dong when speaking in english? and i am a friend that is permitted to use first name basis.
also my chinese is very rough but does 董晓玮 mean something like "Small Throne of the East"?
Asked by Sam -
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I'm currently trying to learn Chinese (I put the quotes because I don't recognize 'nationality'), and the books and audio I'm learning from give nouns for Chinese translation.
Also, I've picked up on different constructed languages, and I haven't come across any language that doesn't use nouns.
Yet, I heard an Alan Watts presentation the other day that described Chinese as having no nouns ("I can't recall a single instance of a noun in Chinese"). Alan described the idea of nouns, or objectifying, as a purely "Western" thing.
Is this true??
How do "Chinese" go about communicating without nouns?
It's easy for me to see no nouns in some instances, but not for all. Would there be anything like pronouns still used?
Thanks for your help!
Asked by Tom -
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The song could be gong xi fa cai or any other songs I just need about one song! Someone help!!!and it must be in Chinese of course it frustrates me when I can't find any Chinese New Year songs in CHINESE!!! Please help me! I need to pass up this project this Monday so I need it ASAP!!!thanks!
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I want to understand the culture
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Uuuihgg
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I am not native Chinese, I just need to choose a Chinese name. Is it a proper female name?
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Alright so I know Happy Chinese New Year is Gung Hay Fat Choi
Well my pinyin sucks haha
Do any of you know the chinese characters?
Asked by Ula -
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Ximen Ching or Hsi-men Ch'ing
What do these words mean literally in English? Thank you.
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..or can it be for regular New Year's too? I know it means 'Wishing you a prosperous year', but is it usually said only for Chinese New Year?
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It goes like year of the dog year of the pig. im not sure the order can antone help?!!!
Asked by Colin -
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In English, people end a loving letter by writing "Love always.”. What are some common examples in Mandarin Chinese (simplified)?
Asked by Erin -
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Chinese word for in law or grand parent?
Asked by June -
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I am working on a project in class about the Shang and Zhou dynasty and need help with Chinese.
"i hate you. i hate this place. I don’t want to stay here. Please take me back home."
any and all help with be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Asked by Shirly -
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I think it’s kind of Chinese Greetings, but not quite sure.
Here's the Romanization: chin ren jieh kuai luh
Asked by Gavin -
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any proverbs about family for a Christmas card for grandparents.
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