Why are Chinese characters so great?
Small words form bigger words in awesome combinations! Take for example:
马上 (ma3 shang4). It means "immediately"... but literally translated it means "on horseback". Makes so much sense!
恐龙 (kong1 long2) means "dinosaur". Literally translated it means "terrible dragon". It's also something you can call an ugly/mean woman, according to my friends. :-)
电脑 (dian1 nao3) means "computer". Literally the two characters mean "electrical brain".
奶油 (nai3 you3) literally is "milk oil". The outcome: butter.
... yes, I know I'm a dork. But it's just so COOL! Studying characters has given me a whole new perspective on Chinese. Two months ago I couldn't read or write anything. And now I'm able to read parts of menus and signs. It makes me 开心 (open heart = happy) inside.
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Hey! I can FINALLY access your site again! Good to share in SOME of your life experiences...Can't wait to see you in JULY!Lots of love, Gma r.
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