368 Chinese basic characters – 55
取 take select seize 取代 replace 取到 by way of;via 取得 obtain 取缔 ban;suppress 取决 be decided by 取巧
Story Behind the Idiom: Yu Bang Xiang zheng
This is the backstory behind the Chinese idiom 鹬蚌相争 yù bàng xiāng zhēng, which translates to “The Sandpiper and the
368 Chinese basic characters – 54
耳 ear 耳朵 ear 耳光 a box on the ear 耳环 earring 耳机 earphone 耳孔 earhole 耳鸣
Riddle: Guess the Word 1
Sweet! I found a bunch of Chinese riddles. Read the Chinese and try to guess the word! This is VERY
368 Chinese basic characters – 53
话 talk speech 话别 say goodbye 话柄 subject for ridicule 话旧 talk about old time 话剧 stage play
Riddle: Guess the Word
Continuing our riddle fest here is another short “guess the word” post. I think this one might be simple enough
368 Chinese basic characters – 52
舌 tongue 舌尖 tip of the tongue 舌头 tongue 舌音 lingual sounds 舌战 heated discussion
Riddle: Guess the Word
And now, the final installment in our “guess the word” riddle series, and we’ve finally hit upon a true beginner-level
368 Chinese basic characters – 51
右 right 右边 the right side 右面 the right side 右派 rightist;the right 右倾 right deviation 右手
News: Malaysia Unveils Special Taxis for Women Only to Warm welcome
This is the full translation of an article that was in the headlines of the post Interesting Headlines: Series 2.