Archive for November 16th, 2008

Chinese Conversation – lesson 262

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

有安全感的人面对困境时不轻易放弃;他们说“我可以”,而不说“我不行”。他们知道每一天都有机会施展所长,总是全力以赴,得到健康、友谊及幸福。懂得知足的人不评论别人,也不评判自己。他们能欣赏自己和别人的不同之处。

Secure people do not give up when faced with a difficult situation; they say “I can” rather than “I can’t.” Knowing that each day is an opportunity to use their talents to acquire good health, good friendships, and great happiness, they always put their best foot forward. Contented people do not judge others, nor do they judge themselves. They can appreciate the differences between themselves and other people.

(Source: wwenglish.com)

Chinese Pinyin – bei (杯)

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
 杯     [bēi] 
国标码:B1AD 部首:木 笔画:8 笔顺:12341324
cup
a measure word

例句与用法:

  1. 她把子小心地放在架子边。
    She carefully positioned the cup on the edge of the shelf.
  2. 世界决赛现在正向五十多个国家现场转播。
    The World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries.
  3. 你想喝麦芽威士忌吗?
    Would you like a cup of malt whisky?
  4. 你再喝一茶吗?
    Will you have another cup of tea?
  5. 她突然拿走了子。
    She whisked the cups away.
  6. 这套水晶玻璃酒非常昂贵。
    This set of crystal wine cups is very expensive.
  7. 你想要巧克力饮料吗?
    Would you like a cup of chocolate?
  8. 想喝啤酒吗?
    Would you like a cup of ale?

 (Source: dict.cn)

Chinese Characters:bodhi (tree):菩提树

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

bodhi (tree):

Chinese Pinyin: pu2 ti2 shu4

(Source: about.com)