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10 seconds lesson : How to fast speaking popular Chinese phrase | ESP1

 Hi Friends, I have put some short videos on YouTube and it can be to quickly learn Chinese characters in 10 seconds. These phrase that are used in daily life and are also quite popular. I will share them with you here. Hope you all like~ A: Oh My God B: Mention C:  disregarded D:  subscribe E: No Way F: clueless

Replacing the Gas Tank Made Me Splash Out 8000 Dollars.

  Hi My Friend, Welcome to my blog "Today, I unexpectedly had to replace our gas tank, and it took a toll on my wallet, costing a whopping 8000 dollars."  I will pick five from my daily life to share with everyone in the end and teach you all how to say them in Chinese. Are you all ready? Let's Go~~" This morning, I woke up later than usual. Upon going downstairs, I immediately turned on the TV to watch the news. At that moment, my mother came out of the kitchen and informed me that our gas tank was empty and we needed to call the gas company to have it refilled. I glanced at the clock on the wall, and it was not yet nine o'clock. I asked my mother to wait until after nine o'clock to call, as it would be more polite, but she disregarded my advice and made the call. As expected, there was no answer from the gas company. She hung up and, surprisingly, at exactly nine o'clock, the gas company returned the call and informed us they would arrive in about half ...

Slang and Lingo Dominating Taiwan in 2023: A Trendy Lexicon

Hi my friend! The trendy lingo from Taiwan is all the rage, adding a splash of excitement to your life. In 2023, Taiwan has sparked a wave of slang that's chic and fun. Let's take a peek into these stylish and amusing internet expressions! First, let's delve into some of this year's most popular slang.    (kēng guī) is a new term favored by Taiwanese youth, meaning to suddenly cancel or postpone a date or event, leaving the other person disappointed.    (dā gēn) is used to describe someone helpful and friendly, a term of endearment for friends. Moreover,    (jī chài) refers to something being extremely bad or messed up, vividly illustrating a negative situation. There's also a new spin on ," a phrase for being at a loss for words, now called (wú dān yǐ duì), used to describe awkward or difficult-to-answer situations. In addition to these new slang terms, Taiwan's internet language is brimming with creativity and humor. People love using    (zhì zh...

Getting Fluent in Daily Life: English & Chinese Bathroom Words!

Hello, my friend! This morning brought about quite an amusing moment. As I found myself in the bathroom, a sudden stream of Chinese words flowed into my thoughts. I wonder, have you ever had such quirky language-inspired moments? Let's embark on a linguistic adventure through bathroom essentials! Our first stop: soap. In Chinese, we simply say ( xiāngzào ). Now, let's glide over to two vital tools: the toothbrush and toothpaste. A toothbrush is called ( yáshuā ), and toothpaste goes by the name    ( yágāo ). Isn't it fascinating how simple and direct these translations are? Now, shifting our focus to another bathroom companion—the face towel. In Chinese, we refer to it as a ( xǐliǎn máojīn ). For our cleansing rituals, we have "shower gel" ( mùyùlù ) and "shampoo" ( xǐfàjīng ) to keep us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. And then, in the realm of grooming, we encounter the hair dryer. It's aptly named "hair dryer" ( tóufà chuīfēngjī ). The...