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Jun 27, 2006 20:45
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No, no - it was not spoken this way. The 3 words were spoken as a response to the question "How was the food ?".
It means - not bad to eat - quite good. Use this when u next have the chance to speak to Taiwanese.
Hahaha !
Jun 27, 2006 20:47
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sorry, i meant "break this already short sentence" :P
Jun 27, 2006 20:53
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Actually, some dialects are not difficult to understand from its contexts, but if you pick the most difficult part out from the whole background and the context, it will be harder...
Jun 28, 2006 08:38
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To Pinetree. Let me try again.
" wu can shi cai chi can da de" means
I only had vegetables for lunch, let's have a big dinner.

Jun 28, 2006 20:59
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I think it is difficult for you to understand our expression. Got it tested already !
It is supposed to mean : I will have a heavy meal at lunch time.

Sorry.
Jun 29, 2006 11:44
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I think the chinese language is the most visually appealing language in the world. It looks great.

I do have one question though, which may sound stupid, but i've always wondered....

There are many many many many characters in the chinese language, how do they all fit on a keyboard???

Jun 29, 2006 17:45
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Keyboard input methods can be classified in three main types:
by encoding
by pronunciation
by structure of the characters.
Usually a input software needed, such as Microsoft PinYin, ZiGuang, WuBi(5strokes encoding )input softwares....

http://www.answers.com/topic/chinese-input-methods-for-computers
Jun 29, 2006 19:08
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Several years ago on the train headed for Shanghai, I met a Fujian girl. She let me guess the meaning of a noun: Zapo, what do you think it is?

I hold the answer and let you try first :D ... ...
Jun 29, 2006 19:31
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I suppose it is not the Fujian name for Zhapu in SH ?
Jun 29, 2006 19:37
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What does Zhapu mean, please? :D
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