Archive for November, 2009

Chinese Conversation – lesson 640

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

如果有一天人们都不按规矩办事,把每一条原则都颠倒过来,那该是十分诱人的。有些社会学家对这个问题从理论上加以论证,认为这种“混乱的节日”,对于一个健康的文化的正常运转是必要的。


A time of misrule, when every principle is turned on its head, is a tempting thing indeed. Some sociologists have theorized that such festivals of chaos are necessary for the running of a decent culture.

(Source: wwenglish.com)

Chinese Character – future:将来

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

future:

Chinese Pinyin: jiang1 lai2

(Source: about.com)

Chinese Pinyin – cheng (噌)

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

[cēng, chēng]

国标码:E0E1 部首:口 笔画:15 笔顺:251432524312511
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(Source: dict.cn)