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20 Famous and wise Chinese proverbs ( 谚语 yanyu), sayings and quotes: Chinese, pinyin, English translation and Standing still – Jewel (lyrics)

Posted on 06/05/2014 by Chinesetolearn

1 A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. 鸟儿唱歌不是因为它们有了答案，而是因为它们有歌要唱。 niǎor chànggē bú shì yīnwèi tāmen yǒule dáàn ，érshì yīnwèi tāmen yǒu gē yào chàng 。 鸟(bird)儿(suffix, no meaning)唱(sing)歌(song)不(not)是(is/be)因为(because)它们(they)有(have)了(past tense marker)答案(answer)，而是(but)因为(because)它们(they)有(have)歌(song)要(want … Continue reading →

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Classic Chinese sayings, slang, words of wisdom or sarcastic sayings for you to learn or to laugh

Posted on 05/27/2014 by Chinesetolearn

12 Classic Chinese sayings, slang, words of wisdom or sarcastic sayings for you to learn or to laugh. 1明日复明日，明日何其多！既然这么多，不妨再拖拖。 míngrì fù míngrì ，míngrì hé qí duō ！jìrán zhème duō ，bùfáng zài tuō tuō 。 Tomorrow, again, tomorrow, there are so … Continue reading →

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