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Before we look up the numbers and time words in Chinese, let me tell you a fun fact. Chinese people love the number 8! Because 八(bā, eight) has a similar pronunciation to 发 (Fa, wealth), this number is very popular among Chinese people. When people choose phone numbers, addresses, license plates, and important dates, 8 is usually the…
Before we look up the Chinese words for life at home, let me tell you a fun fact. First, birthdays must be celebrated before or on the actual birth date. Celebrating a belated birthday is considered taboo. Also, lots of Taiwanese do not celebrate their 9th, 19th, 29th, or 39th…birthdays. That’s because people believe 9…
Before we look up the food words in Chinese, let me explain something to you. In China, rice is usually the main food for people living in the south of China, while food made of wheat flour like dumplings, noodles, and steam buns is the main food for people living in the north. If you want to…
Before we look up the body part and sports words in Chinese, let me tell you a fact. Taiwan is definitely not a sporting country. Not many people are crazy about the Olympics or World Cup. The reason possibly is because we can not join these international games as a country. The most popular sport in Taiwan…
Before we look up the country, language and transportation words in Chinese, I want to share a video with you. If you like to ride a bicycle, you will fall in love with Taiwan. Taiwan has Ubike which is a Taipei Bike Sharing System. Most bicycle parking stations are located around the city, many of which…
Before we look up the date and season words in Chinese, let me introduce you to a little bit about Taiwan. In terms of weather, the three spring months (Mar.-May) in Taiwan are a gradual transition between dry and rainy seasons. The average daytime temperature in March is 23 °C (73 °F). It’s still too…
“The Olive Tree” is a symbol of life and adventure because this kind of tree is rare in China and Taiwan, and at the time, most people only knew of it as being from far away. It represents the desire to explore the world, even though the journey can be lonely and painful. The dream…