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08/20/07 Grif.Net – Learning a Foreign Language

08/20/07 Grif.Net – Learning a Foreign Language

School is beginning for many this week and I want to share some insights to
help the year start out with a bang. Here are some common Chinese Phrases
with their translations to broaden your understanding. You may already know
more than you think!

Chinese Phrases———–Translations
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Ai Bang Mai Ne————–I bumped into the coffee table

Chin Tu Fat———————You need a face lift

Dum Gai————————–A stupid person

Gun Pao Der——————-An ancient Chinese invention

Hu Flung Dung—————Which one of you fertilized the field?

Hu Yu Hai Ding————–We have reason to believe you are harboring a
fugitive.

Jan Ne Ka Sun—————A former late night talk show host

Kum Hia————————-Approach me

Lao Ze Sho——————–Gilligan’s Island

Lao Zi—————————-Not very good

Lin Ching————————An illegal execution

Moon Lan Ding—————A great achievement of the American space
program

Ne Ahn—————————A lighting fixture used in advertising
signs

Shai Gai————————-A bashful person

Tai Ne Po Ne—————–A small horse

Yu Mai Te Tan—————Your vacation in Hawaii agrees with you

Wa Shing Kah—————Cleaning an automobile

Wai So Dim——————-Are you trying to save electricity?

Wai U Shao Ting———–There is no reason to raise your voice

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Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
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