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Chinese phrase translation: 压岁钱 (yā suì qián) New Year’s money given to children

压岁钱 (yā suì qián) New Year’s money given to children Usage: 在中国过春节时晚辈给长辈拜年,长辈要给一些钱,相传压岁钱可以压住邪祟,晚辈得到压岁钱就可以平平安安度过一年。
In China during Spring Festival, children receive money called “压岁钱” after they wish their elders happy new year. Tradition has it that “压岁钱” money will suppress evil spirits, allowing the younger generation to spend their year in peace and safety.

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Chinese phrase translation:标题党(biāo tí dǎng) title party

标题党(biāo tí dǎng) title party Usage: “标题党”指在互联网上利用非常有创意的标题吸引网友眼球,然后达到各种目的的一类人。“标题党”的特点是他们经常使用夸张手法的标题,而帖子的内容通常与标题完全无关或联系不大。
“标题党” refers to a group of people who use a very creative title to attract internet users, then achieve their goals. “标题党” are characterized by exaggerated titles, and the contents of the posts usually have little or nothing to do with the titles.

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【Learn a word】音乐 (yīn yuè) Music

music Music 音乐(yīn yuè) is a world-wide language. Classical music 古典音乐(gǔ diǎn yīn yuè) has more structure and form than most pop music 流行音乐(liú xíng yīn yuè) , but then there are plenty of different genres of pop music to consider. While some consider classical music to be an art and pop music to be entertainment, others consider pop music to be rich in artistic composition. Another difference between the two is that classical music has an elite audience, while pop music has more universal appeal. Do you like to listen to music? Which kind of music do you like?

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【Learn a word】毛笔 (máo bǐ) Writing Brush

 Writing Brush
Among the various calligraphy tools used in Chinese calligraphy, the writing brush 毛笔 (máo bǐ) is special to China. It represents one of the "four treasures of the study," the others being paper, ink and ink stone. A brush comprises of two parts: the head and shaft. The head is made of goat, wolf, rat or rabbit hair, which is softer than bamboo, a pencil, quill or ballpoint pen. The shaft is made of bamboo, wood, lacquer and porcelain, as well as some precious materials, including mother-of-pearl inlays, ivory and jade. Without the writing brush, Chinese painting and calligraphy could not have achieved such distinct features, and thus would not have enjoyed such great success around the world. Have you seen the writing brush? Have a try with it!

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Chinese phrase translation: 爆冷门(bào lěngmén)to get an unexpected result

爆冷门(bào lěngmén) to get an unexpected result Usage: “冷门”是指很少有人关注、不流行的工作或事业等,“爆冷门”则是指突然出现意料不到的结果。例如:在一场比赛中,不被看好的一方获胜或看好的一方输了就是爆冷门。
“冷门” means an unpopular job or career that few people pay attention to. “爆冷门” means to have unexpected results. For example: in a game, “爆冷门” means that the underdog wins or the favorite loses.

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Chinese idioms:八仙过海各显神通Bā xiān ɡuò hǎi ɡè xiǎn shén tōnɡ

450)this.width=450″>Zhōnɡguó ɡǔdài chuánshuō hōnɡ, yǒu báwèi shénxiān( tiěɡuǎilǐ, Hànzhōnɡlí, Zhānɡɡuǒlǎo, Láncǎihé, Héxiānɡū, Lǚdònɡbīn, Hánxiānɡzǐ, Cáoɡuójiù), tāmen ɡèɡè bénlǐnɡ ɡāoqiánɡ. Yǒuyícì, bāxiān zài Pénɡláiɡéshànɡ jùhuì yǐnjiǔ. Děnɡdào dàjiā dōu kuài hēzuìde shíhou, Tiěɡuǎilǐ tíyì chénɡxìnɡdào hǎishànɡ yìyóu. Qítā xiānrén qíshēnɡ fùhè, bìnɡshuōhǎo ɡèzì pínɡ zìjǐde běnshi ɡuòhǎi, bùnénɡ zuòchuán.

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Chiese phrase translation: 粉丝(fěn sī) fans

粉丝(fěn sī) fans Usage: “粉丝”本来是中国一种常见的食品,它也是英语“Fans”的音译,表示狂热、热爱的意思,后引申为影迷、追星等,“粉丝”就是支持者。
“粉丝” is a common food in China, and is also the transliteration of the English word “fans,” a word that represents frenzied passion. That later extended to fans, of movies, celebrities, and so on. “粉丝” are supporters.

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Chinese phrase translation:伤不起(shāngbùqǐ) vulnerable and helpless

伤不起(shāngbùqǐ) vulnerable and helpless Usage: “伤不起”是网络语言,是一种诙谐的情绪化表达。意为某事使人无力承担其影响或伤害,借此抒发心中的无奈。
“伤不起,” which is a word from the internet, is a kind of emotional humorous expression. It refers to something that makes someone be unable to withstand a particular influence or pain. It is meant to express the helplessness of one’s heart.

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