Chinese proverbs(中国谚语Zhōngguó yànyǔ) can be split into chengyu (accepted phrases), yanyu (familiar sayings), suyu (popular sayings), and xiehouyu (two-part allegorical sayings). Unique to the Chinese language, xiehouyu proverbs are vivid with images and dramatic results. Based on puns of homophonic words, the majority of xiehouyu(歇后语xiēhòuyǔ) is simply not translatable(capable of being put into another form or style or language). Therefore only a few such sayings will be included in this small sample of the unfathomable(if you describe something as unfathomable, you mean that it cannot be understood or explained, usually because it is very strange or complicated) reservoir of Chinese proverbs.
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Chinese Proverbs about Friendship
Fllowing Chinese friendship proverbs will show you that friendship(友谊yǒuyì) is not just an experience but a responsibility. Itis a relationship that speaks of love and understanding in the most appassionato manner. One Chinese proverb(中国谚语Zhōngguó yànyǔ) says it all, "You can hardly make a friend in a year, but you can easily offend one in an hour." Discover more secrets of long lasting friendship with these famous Chinese friendship proverbs.
Buying a Mobile Phone （2）买手机
As for that SIM card, we need to find one of China’s main mobile networks, China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom which can be found all over the city. Now in the States, we’re used to contracts with a certain amount minutes per month, but in China, most people just buy a SIM card and recharge as needed. Check out the China Mobile (CM) store.
Snacking on Wangfujing Street （2）王府井小吃
Stephy: If you’re having trouble deciding what to eat, just ask the experts themselves. Stephy: 您好，您能告诉我哪一个最好吃？(Nínhǎo, nín nénɡ ɡàosu wǒ nǎyíɡè zuìhǎochī?)
Vendor: 这个最好吃。(Zhèɡe zuìhǎochī.)
Stephy: 好，来一个吧。多少钱？(Hǎo, láiyíɡè bɑ. Duōshǎoqián?)
Vendor: 五块钱。(Wǔkuàiqián.)
Stephy: 好。(Hǎo.)
Buying a Mobile Phone（1） 买手机
Andrea: If you’re new to China, the first thing you’ll gonna do is to activate your cell phone. Whether it’s to call your family and let them know that you’ve arrived in one piece, or to let your friends know how great Beijing nightlife is, you’ll gonna want to get back in touch. Now, if you already have a GSM phone, you can unlock it and simply buy a local SIM card, if not, let’s put some mandarin into use. Buying a phone here is pretty easy, as it is China, it’s a product that can be found absolutely everywhere.
Now today I picked a mobile phone store as it’s nearby where I work. There are all different kinds of phones. So if you see one you like, there are some common questions you can ask. Let’s go to check it out.
Snacking on Wangfujing Street 王府井小吃
(At Wangfujing Street) Stephy: Wangfujing is located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. It’s an area increasingly considered the heart of the city because of its easy accessibility. Remember we got here by simple subway train ride on Line One. But perhaps for most foreigners, Wangfujing is best-known for its snack streets. There is a popular Chinese saying, “一样东西四条腿，只要不是桌子，就能吃！”If it has four legs and it’s not a table, you can eat it. And such is proven hoofing along this snack street. The rare occasion of gnawing away on a centipede attracts many adventurous eaters. But if consuming wiggling parts just aren’t part of your agenda, surely one of the many food stalls here will satisfy your bite. Eating here is a chance to learn some Chinese phrases to describe how food tastes as well as to order some traditional Chinese snacks.
Buying a Mobile Phone （3）买手机
Andrea: Now that you know what kind of SIM card you want, it’s time to pick a phone number. Usually they have a list where you can choose from.
Visiting the Farmyard（2）农家院之游
(Walks to bathroom) Andrea: The bathrooms are detached from the rooms and shared with the other guests. But, they’re generally clean and check this out.
Visiting the Beijing Bar Districts（2） 逛逛酒吧街
(Dominic and Zheng Zhi start to walk around.)
(By side of lake/boat harbour) Dominic: It’s great.
Zheng Zhi: Yeah. Everything is so beautiful.
Dominic: Hey, those guys look familiar.
Zheng Zhi: Oh! They are Zhang He and Xu Fei!
Zheng Zhi: Hi, Zhang He!
Dominic: Xu Fei!
Visiting the Beijing Bar Districts （1）逛逛酒吧街
(Dominic on a street in Beijing. It’s springtime, so weather is warm.) Dominic: Beijing is widely known for being Chinese capital of culture. But once you‘ve experienced the wealth of museums, temples and cultural sites the city has to offer, it’s necessary to relax a little. And that is precisely what we plan to do today by going to one of the city’s most popular bar districts. But before we go, I need to find a drinking partner.
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