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meaning in context - Why is 西藏 Tibet but not Xizang in English as are ...
Why is 西藏 Tibet but not Xizang in English as are other names of place in China? Ask Question Asked 8 years, 8 months ago Modified 4 years ago
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grammar - Meaning of 的 in 我十岁才到的美国 - Chinese Language Stack Exchange
I do not understand the meaning of 的 in the following sentence: 我爸爸是美国人,妈妈是意大利人,我十岁才到的美国。 This sentence is in my Chinese textbook. At first, I had thought it may be wrong. Afterward, I run into a...
The word for "usually" in Mandarin - Chinese Language Stack Exchange
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau has long been known as the roof of the world.,*率 bound morpheme,大率如此。 This is usually the case. 素来 always; usually; all along: 他素来不吸烟。 He never smokes. 他素来守法。
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What does 黄 (Huáng) in 黄色 ("yellow") mean, and can it be used as a name?
According to Google Translate, "yellow" translates to "黄色" (Huáng sè). What is the meaning of "Huáng" alone? Does it make sense used as a pet name? Or is it silly? What
idioms - What does 降维攻击 mean? - Chinese Language Stack Exchange
The idiom 降维攻击 is quite popular in Chinese chatting rooms. Interestingly, it's used almost in any context. What's the origin and meaning of it?
Why is 台北 spelled Taipei, not Taibei?
This begs the question as to why the Wade-Giles version Taipei survives whereas the Wade-Giles spelling Peking has been largely expunged. Is this political?
What is the difference between 都没有 and 不都有?
Can somebody please explain the difference between 都不是, 不都是, 都没有, and 不都有, and if possible give and example of the separate occasions when they should be used?
What is the difference between 妳 (nǐ) and 他 (tā)
Wiktionary gives the meaning "you" for the character 妳 (nǐ), and tā (either 他 or 她). Is there a formal / informal difference? Which should I prefer in general usage?
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