Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometime...Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometimes they even write in a展开更多
Genius is formed in quiet, character in the stream of life. -Wolfgang Von Goethe 天才形成于平静中,性格来自生活的激流。——歌德 All the mistakes I ever made in my life were when I wanted tosay“No”, and said“Yes”. -...Genius is formed in quiet, character in the stream of life. -Wolfgang Von Goethe 天才形成于平静中,性格来自生活的激流。——歌德 All the mistakes I ever made in my life were when I wanted tosay“No”, and said“Yes”. -Moss Hart 我一生中所犯的错误都是在本想说“不”的时候说了“是”。——哈特 Ask not what your country can do for you: ask what you cando for your country. -John F.展开更多
Honglou Meng is an encyclopedia of Chinese language in which includes many different Chinese linguistic features, e.g. idioms, common sayings, poems etc. There are 109 Chinese common sayings in the first 80 chapters o...Honglou Meng is an encyclopedia of Chinese language in which includes many different Chinese linguistic features, e.g. idioms, common sayings, poems etc. There are 109 Chinese common sayings in the first 80 chapters of the novel. Most Chinese common sayings contain figurative meanings and the images involved are usually vivid and culture-specific; therefore it is very difficult to translate them. It is found that David Hawkes is more creative and use more free translation while the Yangs use more literal translation. This supports Feng Qinghua's suggestion that the Yangs prefer to use literal translation while David Hawkes is inclined to use free translation.展开更多
In early March,a couple in Jiaxing,Zhejiang Province,grabbed social media headlines by hosting a wedding that only cost 5,000 yuan($690)-a number well below the average cost of weddings in China.
My experience in China has not been about demystifying this culturally complex place or becom- ing a Sinophile. Old China Hand, China expert-I’m none of those and don’t feel any more qualified to write about "t...My experience in China has not been about demystifying this culturally complex place or becom- ing a Sinophile. Old China Hand, China expert-I’m none of those and don’t feel any more qualified to write about "the Middle Kingdom" now than I did when展开更多
The verb "say" is an important verb because we use it to describe the words of another person.Pay attention to the differences between "say" and "tell"."Say" is a little idiomatic.You will hear this verb when ...The verb "say" is an important verb because we use it to describe the words of another person.Pay attention to the differences between "say" and "tell"."Say" is a little idiomatic.You will hear this verb when you don't expect it.1 The doctor said I was Okay."You're Okay," the doctor said.展开更多
Every yea rt as the summer holidays approach,many people within the in ter national community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in th...Every yea rt as the summer holidays approach,many people within the in ter national community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in the process of doing so.Here are some helpful tips on how to cope with farewells from psychiatrist Dr.Julia Li from Jiahui HeaIth.展开更多
Every year,as the summer holidays approach,many people within the international community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in the pr...Every year,as the summer holidays approach,many people within the international community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in the process of doing so.Here are some helpful tips on how to cope with farewells from psychiatrist Dr.Julia Li from Jiahui Health.展开更多
The sixth China International Import Expo(CIIE)opened in Shanghai on 5 November with the theme of New Era,Shared Future.Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the expo,saying that the CIIE has ma...The sixth China International Import Expo(CIIE)opened in Shanghai on 5 November with the theme of New Era,Shared Future.Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the expo,saying that the CIIE has made positive contributions to creating a new development pattern and promoting world economic development.展开更多
1 As the saying goes,“Without music,life would be a mistake.”Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musi⁃cians in history.Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)2 Born in Bonn,Germany,Beethov...1 As the saying goes,“Without music,life would be a mistake.”Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musi⁃cians in history.Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)2 Born in Bonn,Germany,Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna.展开更多
Confucius is the symbol of Chinese culture.He is praised as one of the greatest philosopher in China’s history.When I first got to know him,I was still in primary school.There was a portrait of him on the wall next t...Confucius is the symbol of Chinese culture.He is praised as one of the greatest philosopher in China’s history.When I first got to know him,I was still in primary school.There was a portrait of him on the wall next to our classroom.Under the portrait were some famous sayings created by Confucius,such as “There must be one out of three who can be my teacher.I will select their good qualities and follow them.展开更多
On the morning of 3 July,Zhou Hongwei,Party branch secretary of Huangnidun Village,visited Zhou Wenping’s home to hear the family’s suggestions regarding the village’s plan to install more street lamps and upgrade ...On the morning of 3 July,Zhou Hongwei,Party branch secretary of Huangnidun Village,visited Zhou Wenping’s home to hear the family’s suggestions regarding the village’s plan to install more street lamps and upgrade public water pipelines.After their meeting,Zhou immediately headed to another family for their opinions.展开更多
1初遇,然然是个12岁的女孩,是偌大的心脏重症监护室(cardiac intensive care unit,CICU)角落里一个孤独而特别的存在。当大厅里的小宝宝们因饥饿而哇哇大哭时,她总是乖巧地待在床位上,静静地玩手机或躺着。每个经过她身边的人,都会好奇...1初遇,然然是个12岁的女孩,是偌大的心脏重症监护室(cardiac intensive care unit,CICU)角落里一个孤独而特别的存在。当大厅里的小宝宝们因饥饿而哇哇大哭时,她总是乖巧地待在床位上,静静地玩手机或躺着。每个经过她身边的人,都会好奇地警上一眼,但是看过之后都会迅速收回目光,因为她的外形实在是让人既心疼又害怕。展开更多
文摘Americans speak fast in their daily conversationsand it is sometimes difficult for ESL/EFL learnersto understand them.This is because they often speakin a“short cut”—a relaxed way evolved throughmany years.Sometimes they even write in a
文摘Genius is formed in quiet, character in the stream of life. -Wolfgang Von Goethe 天才形成于平静中,性格来自生活的激流。——歌德 All the mistakes I ever made in my life were when I wanted tosay“No”, and said“Yes”. -Moss Hart 我一生中所犯的错误都是在本想说“不”的时候说了“是”。——哈特 Ask not what your country can do for you: ask what you cando for your country. -John F.
文摘Honglou Meng is an encyclopedia of Chinese language in which includes many different Chinese linguistic features, e.g. idioms, common sayings, poems etc. There are 109 Chinese common sayings in the first 80 chapters of the novel. Most Chinese common sayings contain figurative meanings and the images involved are usually vivid and culture-specific; therefore it is very difficult to translate them. It is found that David Hawkes is more creative and use more free translation while the Yangs use more literal translation. This supports Feng Qinghua's suggestion that the Yangs prefer to use literal translation while David Hawkes is inclined to use free translation.
文摘In early March,a couple in Jiaxing,Zhejiang Province,grabbed social media headlines by hosting a wedding that only cost 5,000 yuan($690)-a number well below the average cost of weddings in China.
文摘My experience in China has not been about demystifying this culturally complex place or becom- ing a Sinophile. Old China Hand, China expert-I’m none of those and don’t feel any more qualified to write about "the Middle Kingdom" now than I did when
文摘The verb "say" is an important verb because we use it to describe the words of another person.Pay attention to the differences between "say" and "tell"."Say" is a little idiomatic.You will hear this verb when you don't expect it.1 The doctor said I was Okay."You're Okay," the doctor said.
文摘Every yea rt as the summer holidays approach,many people within the in ter national community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in the process of doing so.Here are some helpful tips on how to cope with farewells from psychiatrist Dr.Julia Li from Jiahui HeaIth.
文摘Every year,as the summer holidays approach,many people within the international community leave China and move on to new pastures.This means that many of us have recently said goodbye to close friends or are in the process of doing so.Here are some helpful tips on how to cope with farewells from psychiatrist Dr.Julia Li from Jiahui Health.
文摘The sixth China International Import Expo(CIIE)opened in Shanghai on 5 November with the theme of New Era,Shared Future.Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the expo,saying that the CIIE has made positive contributions to creating a new development pattern and promoting world economic development.
文摘1 As the saying goes,“Without music,life would be a mistake.”Music is very important in our lives and here are four of the greatest musi⁃cians in history.Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)2 Born in Bonn,Germany,Beethoven never held an official position in Vienna.
文摘Confucius is the symbol of Chinese culture.He is praised as one of the greatest philosopher in China’s history.When I first got to know him,I was still in primary school.There was a portrait of him on the wall next to our classroom.Under the portrait were some famous sayings created by Confucius,such as “There must be one out of three who can be my teacher.I will select their good qualities and follow them.
文摘On the morning of 3 July,Zhou Hongwei,Party branch secretary of Huangnidun Village,visited Zhou Wenping’s home to hear the family’s suggestions regarding the village’s plan to install more street lamps and upgrade public water pipelines.After their meeting,Zhou immediately headed to another family for their opinions.
文摘1初遇,然然是个12岁的女孩,是偌大的心脏重症监护室(cardiac intensive care unit,CICU)角落里一个孤独而特别的存在。当大厅里的小宝宝们因饥饿而哇哇大哭时,她总是乖巧地待在床位上,静静地玩手机或躺着。每个经过她身边的人,都会好奇地警上一眼,但是看过之后都会迅速收回目光,因为她的外形实在是让人既心疼又害怕。