Fire in Beijing Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 28, 2009
Walking out from work the other day in Beijing’s Central Business District, I noticed among the fireworks for the lantern festival that one 摩天大厦 (skyscraper) in particular had 着火 (caught fire). The next question was of course how this 火灾 (fire disaster) would be dealt with and how long it would be before the 消防队(fire…
Chinese Zodiac: The Rat Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 25, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Rat. The 鼠 (rat) is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac. They are known for being 聪明 (smart), 节俭 (thrifty), and 灵巧 (handy). Moreover, they are marked by their 魅力 (charm), ability to speak in a 坦率 (frank) manner, and their personality’s 开朗 (carefree) nature. In their later…
Chinese Zodiac: The Pig Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 25, 2009
Hello readers! Today’s topic is the Pig. People born in the year of the 猪 (pig) are known to maintain a 冷静的头脑. (cool head). They are also known for being able to take care of business in a 恰当 (appropriate) manner. They want people to know about their high 品味 (taste). Unfortunately for the Pigs…
Chinese Zodiac: The Dog Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 1, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Dog. People born in the year of the 狗 (dog) are rather 刚直 (upright and outspoken), possess notable 胆力 (guts/gall), and are rather 机敏 (agile and/or witty). They are usually 保守 (conservative) and 谨慎 (prudent), which wins the approval of their 领导 (leaders) at their 单位 (job position). Moreover…
Chinese Zodiac: The Rooster Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Rooster. Those who were born in the year of the 鸡 (Rooster) are known to have particularly 敏锐的反应 (keen instincts). They are fond of 开玩笑 (making jokes). They have a particular 天赋 (natural talent) in the arena of 创造 (creation). That is to say that they 擅长 (are good…
Chinese Zodiac: The Monkey Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Monkey. People born in the year of the 猴 (monkey) are known to be quite 活泼 (vivacious) like the Dragon and also 灵巧 (handy). What makes the Monkey unique is their high dedication to 侠义 (chivalry) and their tendency to 放弃 (abandon) whatever they’re doing to help a friend. …
Chinese Zodiac: The Sheep Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s post is about the Sheep. People born in the year of the 羊 (sheep) are strong in the cogitation department. Their thoughts are both 深沉 (deep) and 伶俐 (witty). This may explain why their 宗教信念 (religious beliefs) and 孝心 (loyalty to the family) are so strong. Sheep also have a particular 趣味…