Here today we would like to learn a funny Chinese Expression:
不好意思 bù hǎo yìsi
My girlfriend and I have been staying with my parents here in San Fransico since the 4th of July. My family has been very generous and hospitable to her during that time. Naturally, her response was, “我觉得不好意思(wǒ juéde bù hǎo yìsi).” Then she asked […]

画蛇添足【huà shé tiān zú 】

Adding feet to a drawing of a snake
:: to ruin the effect of something by adding something superfluous. ::
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An official in the ancient State of Chu gave a pot of wine to his men to celebrate the Spring Sacrifice ceremony. One of the men said: “We have only one pot of […]

-Learn Chinese numbers and gestures -
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1 = 一　(yī)
2 = 二　(èr)
3 = 三　(sān)
4 = 四　(sì)
5 = 五　(wŭ)
6 = 六　(lìu)
7 = 七　(qī)
8 = 八　(bā)
9 = 九　(jĭu)
10 = 十　(shí)
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BEIJING, Oct. 12 — The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Sunday approved a decision on major issues concerning rural reform and development at the close of a four-day plenum. Hu Jintao, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a work report at the Third Plenary Session of the 17th CPC Central […]