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Discovering Mandarin

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A community based blog where Chinese culture, breaking news, history, customs and most importantly the Chinese Mandarin language can be discussed.

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  • New Mandarin Phrase: In My Opinion

    Posted on Tuesday December 29th, 2009 at 11:14 in Opinion, phrases, mandarin, langauge

    Yesterday I muttered 'à mon avis' from the small amount of French I know; meaning in my opinion. (I must admit to being quite bad at French, so apologies here.) So I was thinking, about how to say 'In My Opinion' in Mandarin.MDBG suggests:在我看...

  • Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

    Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 15:14 in christmas

    Here is to a wonderful Christmas and English new years holiday to everyone that has supported me this year. I will be back in the new year, with renewed efforts to learn Mandarin. In the mean time, all my best wishes for a peaceful, wonderful time th...

  • Daily Chinese Proverb: Anger

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 08:19 in proverb, chinese proverb, daily proverb

    I came across this Chinese proverb today. I am completely confused as to its usage. Funny imagery though. I couldn't find a picture to do this proverb justice either. Maybe it is just a way to express one's anger.怒发冲冠nù ​fà​ chōng ​g...

  • Daily Chinese Proverb: Suffering

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 11:30 in proverb, chinese proverb, daily proverb

    This Chinese proverb is in a similiar vein to the English proverb 'to bear ones cross'. Which means - to accept trials or troubles patiently, as in the story of Jesus carrying his cross.含辛茹苦 hán ​xīn ​rú ​kǔ​ to suffer every possi...

  • Daily Chinese Proverb: Business is Business

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 10:37 in business, proverb, chinese proverb, daily proverb

    This Chinese proverb relates to when you keep business seperate from private issues. It means keeping your private interests seperate from business, no matter what.公事公办gōng​ shì ​gōng ​bàn​Business is Business...

  • Daily Chinese Proverb: Time Flies Like an Arrow

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 10:07 in time, arrow, proverb, chinese proverb, daily proverb

    This Chinese proverb has a strong meaning for me today. It is the first anniversary of my girlfriend and I going out together. This proverb talks about how time flies, and resembles an arrow.My first year with my girlfriend has gone scarily quickly, ...

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