It happens all the time. The story stretches beyond believability. That is when you want to be able to use this phrase: 太扯了！ (ㄊㄞˋ)(ㄔㄜˇ)(ㄌㄜ˙) (tài))(chě)(le.) (too, very, extremely)(to Continue Reading
God and the Snail 上帝和蝸牛 in Chinese
A young Taiwanese friend recently shared this Chinese parable with me. It all starts with being asked to take a snail for a walk... but first, some useful vocabulary: Now, what can you Continue Reading
The Bluetooth Speaker Speaks Chinese 藍牙音箱說中文
It was time for a very specific Chinese lesson. Here is some important vocabulary involved: We are not sure what happened. The speaker doesn't come with any specific directions. There is nothing Continue Reading
Politicians Should Meditate More 政客們應該多多冥想 in Chinese
Taxes are cross cultural Taxes are one of those things that prove the major things in life are cross-cultural. We talked about love not long ago, so we will just swing to the other extreme! And with Continue Reading
Chinese Lesson Blurb: Using 卻 to Spotlight Contradiction
Politicians are masters of contradiction Politicians have a way of making rules for everyone else and exempting themselves. So it is no wonder that the common use of 卻 ㄑㄩㄝˋ (què) to indicate contrast Continue Reading
Fishing in the Swamp 在沼澤裡釣魚 in Chinese
I will go almost anywhere with my husband I have told my husband I will go with him anywhere ... except the Amazon jungle. Our vacation in Belize has confirmed to me that this is a good decision on Continue Reading
