Is anyone here interested in learning some Mandarin Chinese? I'm an american student, but have been studying Mandarin for 2 years now....thats where my user name came from, its my Chinese name.
Didn't see a Chinese language thread so I figured I would start one!
Here's Japanese. I tried my best, but they may not be perfect translations.
Peace be with you - ご無事を祈る - Gobuji o inoru
'could you please direct me to the bathroom' - トイレはどこですか？ "Where is the bathroom?" (Toire wa doko des' ka?)
'where is the nearest phone' - 電話はどこですか？ "Were is a telephone?" - (Denwa wa doko des' ka?)
'where can I purchase a phone card' - "どこでテレホンカードを買うこと出来ますか？” (Doko de terehon kâdo o kau koto dekimas' ka?)
'is this food vegetarian' - "Is this vegetarian food?" - これは菜食ですか？ - (Kore wa saishoku des' ka?)
'could you use hand language to show me directions or to answer my questions as I don't speak Japanese'
日本語が話せないせいで、手話で指図して下さい。 - Nihongo ga hanasenai sei de, shuwa de sashizu shi_te kudasai. (Ignore the underscore, it censoured that word otherwise.)
Peace - 平和 - heiwa
Thank you - ありがとう - arigatô
Hmm. I don't watch much Japanese horror. I have only seem The Grudge (Ju-on) and The Ring (Ringu), but some good Japanese movies are:
Daremo Shiranai ("Nobody Knows") - 誰も知らない
and
Kikujirô ("Kikujiro", a name) - 菊次郎
This is for Gossamer Skye
Thanks so much, I notice the questions end the way, do you put the adverb at the end?
I'll keep those for my next trip to Japan, but I know they probably all speak English there..
Do the Japanese like foreigners or do they expect that you know the language? sort of like the french
peace
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
thank you.. how about all of the above in Japanese..
and while at it can you recommend for me a good Japanese horror..
peace
One missed Call (Chakushin Ari ), The Eye , The Ring , The Grudge ( Ju-on) and Audition
And as for the onewho fears standing in front of His Lord and restrainsthe soul from impure evil desires and lusts, verily, Paradise will be his abode [79:40-41]
One missed Call (Chakushin Ari ), The Eye , The Ring , The Grudge ( Ju-on) and Audition
I watched the ring by myself in England, I was with my friend when she decided she really wanted to see some mulch(y) indo flick and didnt really care for horror... I was so terrified all night that black haired girl would be at the edge of my bed I kept burying my face beneath the sheets lol
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
I watched the ring by myself in England, I was with my friend when she decided she really wanted to see some mulch(y) indo flick and didnt really care for horror... I was so terrified all night that black haired girl would be at the edge of my bed I kept burying my face beneath the sheets lol
Lol me too , at first I couldn't even finish it but I got curious the next day and... I ended up regretting it but then again... I was alone and it was dark
And as for the onewho fears standing in front of His Lord and restrainsthe soul from impure evil desires and lusts, verily, Paradise will be his abode [79:40-41]
Thanks so much, I notice the questions end the way, do you put the adverb at the end?
I'll keep those for my next trip to Japan, but I know they probably all speak English there..
Do the Japanese like foreigners or do they expect that you know the language? sort of like the french
peace
Hah. They won't be able to speak English. They are usually nervous about foreigners because their English might not be so good even though the foreigner might speak fluent Japanese.
They do expect foreigners to speak Japanese because they are in Japan. They tend to find it very rude when a foreigner goes into a store or something and speaks English, usually loud and hand-motiony.
Even though they learn English throughout school, they usually don't speak it well because their way of thinking and structure of language is different enough. I would learn a lot more Japanese before going there, and learn proper etiquette and humility. That cannot be stressed enough.
(Foreigners already have a bad reputation for being rude or loud, so the good majority of them who would like to move there or get a place are rejected at first.)
One thing, don't think it is racism though. At least take a culture and language class before going.
Hah. They won't be able to speak English. They are usually nervous about foreigners because their English might not be so good even though the foreigner might speak fluent Japanese.
They do expect foreigners to speak Japanese because they are in Japan. They tend to find it very rude when a foreigner goes into a store or something and speaks English, usually loud and hand-motiony.
Even though they learn English throughout school, they usually don't speak it well because their way of thinking and structure of language is different enough. I would learn a lot more Japanese before going there, and learn proper etiquette and humility. That cannot be stressed enough.
(Foreigners already have a bad reputation for being rude or loud, so the good majority of them who would like to move there or get a place are rejected at first.)
One thing, don't think it is racism though. At least take a culture and language class before going.
fascinating.. I have made quite a few Japanese friends here in NY.. they all have very similar names all of them incredibly nice and proper..
tomoko, takami, satomi, yoako, Noako and mitstomo ishi (forgive the spelling of all) lol.. I think they all must have a K in their names? they have given me a different impression of Japan..
I have always loved Japan though I have never been.. my dad went once, I am not sure he liked it very much.. maybe because he didn't stay for too long... but I thought it would be on my list for the far east.. I also want to see Thailand if I can have the time...
peace
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
fascinating.. I have made quite a few Japanese friends here in NY.. they all have very similar names all of them incredibly nice and proper..
tomoko, takami, satomi, yoako, Noako and mitstomo ishi (forgive the spelling of all) lol.. I think they all must have a K in their names? they have given me a different impression of Japan..
I have always loved Japan though I have never been.. my dad went once, I am not sure he liked it very much.. maybe because he didn't stay for too long... but I thought it would be on my list for the far east.. I also want to see Thailand if I can have the time...
peace
They are generally very nice people. But, they are as varried as any other people, really. Read about hon'ne (本音) and tatemae (建前) or the confucianistic mindset. I, admittedly, have never gone to Japan, but I interact with Japanese people and have taken classes on their culture. I am going to major in it for University.
Their names often end in "-ko" for a touch of 'feminine', I guess. It literally means "child" which gives it a cute feeling. (It is written as 子.) K's are quite popular, aren't they? :sunny:
(this is getting off-topic. you could start a thread.)
Last edited by Wyatt; 06-03-2009 at 12:48 AM.
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They are generally very nice people. But, they are as varried as any other people, really. Read about hon'ne (本音) and tatemae (建前) or the confucianistic mindset. I, admittedly, have never gone to Japan, but I interact with Japanese people and have taken classes on their culture. I am going to major in it for University.
Their names often end in "-ko" for a touch of 'feminine', I guess. It literally means "child" which gives it a cute feeling. (It is written as 子.) K's are quite popular, aren't they? :sunny:
(this is getting off-topic. you could start a thread.)
Greetings...
interesting indeed and thanks for the heads up..
I think you covered most of what I needed here indeed, I don't think it will be necessary for me to start a thread-- so I'll hand it back to the OP and interested parties..
peace
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
'could you please direct me to the bathroom'
'where is the nearest phone'
'where can I purchase a phone card'
'is this food vegetarian'
'could you use hand language to show me directions or to answer my questions as I don't speak Chinese'
and lastly 'thank you' as well for your replies in advance
peace
Chinese Muslim are sometimes good in Arabic especially those who studied in al-Azhar and Mecca. They just transliterate the Arabic and Persian terms into Chinese. Peace be upon you is uttered in Arabic. When speaking to non-Muslim Chinese just greet them, Nin hai hao ma? (Lit. Are you still OK?) or Nin Hao Ma (How do you do?).
'could you please direct me to the bathroom'
Ch'ing nin zhan zhi wo qu chur suo hao ma?
'where is the nearest phone'
Fu jin de dian hua zhan shi zai na-ur?
'where can I purchase a phone card'
Dian hua ka, wo ke yi mai na li?
'is this food vegetarian'
Zhe shir-wu shi ts'ai su ma?
'could you use hand language to show me directions or to answer my questions as I don't speak Chinese'
Ni ke bu ke yi yong shou zhan zhi wo xiang huo zher t'a hui wo de wenti yinwei wo bu hui shuo han yu.
Sorry, no character, my computer now is without the dizzy pain characters .
Chinese Muslim are sometimes good in Arabic especially those who studied in al-Azhar and Mecca. They just transliterate the Arabic and Persian terms into Chinese. Peace be upon you is uttered in Arabic. When speaking to non-Muslim Chinese just greet them, Nin hai hao ma? (Lit. Are you still OK?) or Nin Hao Ma (How do you do?).
'could you please direct me to the bathroom'
Ch'ing nin zhan zhi wo qu chur suo hao ma?
'where is the nearest phone'
Fu jin de dian hua zhan shi zai na-ur?
'where can I purchase a phone card'
Dian hua ka, wo ke yi mai na li?
'is this food vegetarian'
Zhe shir-wu shi ts'ai su ma?
'could you use hand language to show me directions or to answer my questions as I don't speak Chinese'
Ni ke bu ke yi yong shou zhan zhi wo xiang huo zher t'a hui wo de wenti yinwei wo bu hui shuo han yu.
Sorry, no character, my computer now is without the dizzy pain characters .
lol.. how brilliant.. thanks so much.. I am going to save these..
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
I also want to see Thailand if I can have the time...
peace
Hey, I have relatives in South Thailand. Our villages are just some kilometers from Thai-Malaysia border and we live in Malaysia side. You won't find much troubles in Thailand because there are many Muslims especially in South region, but avoid visiting Yala and Patani province although those provinces are with Muslim majority population, the places there are quite dangerous. If you still interested with South Thai and searching for Muslim area, you can go to Satun, Surat Thani and Songkhla provinces.
You can try visiting Northern Thailand too, many Chinese Muslims from Yunnan and Southern Thai Muslims migrate there for business, the region too is quite peaceful compared to other regions in Thailand, as far as I heard .
Hey, I have relatives in South Thailand. Our villages are just some kilometers from Thai-Malaysia border and we live in Malaysia side. You won't find much troubles in Thailand because there are many Muslims especially in South region, but avoid visiting Yala and Patani province although those provinces are with Muslim majority population, the places there are quite dangerous. If you still interested with South Thai and searching for Muslim area, you can go to Satun, Surat Thani and Songkhla provinces.
You can try visiting Northern Thailand too, many Chinese Muslims from Yunnan and Southern Thai Muslims migrate there for business, the region too is quite peaceful compared to other regions in Thailand, as far as I heard .
I have seen some amazing photos from a Lebanese Neighbor who went on a business trip to Thailand.. it was just breathtaking also the prices for goods were very reasonable and you can bargain for good quality merchandise..
I love eastern everything, art, textiles, spices but just for the colors not for food lol and I enjoy being in areas where the natives are friendly and helpful to others..
was thinking if there were an 'orient express' type train that runs through the far east that I'd consider traveling in such a manner when I have the time.. a trip like this needs proper planning to make use of every moment.. since they can be quite expensive...
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
Hi, What is the difference between Chinese and Chinese mandarin?
Mandarin is one of few languages that spoken by Chinese people. There are other Chinese languages such as Hakka, Yue (including Canton), Jin, Wu, Hui, Gan, Xiang, Min, Ping.
Mandarin is one of few languages that spoken by Chinese people. There are other Chinese languages such as Hakka, Yue (including Canton), Jin, Wu, Hui, Gan, Xiang, Min, Ping.
But the most popular is Mandarin.
So, which language is spoken in Chinese books and schools?
Thank you ardianto.
So, which language is spoken in Chinese books and schools?
Thank you ardianto.
The unique thing about Chinese is, although they speak in few different oral languages, they can communicate through "Chinese character" that often misunderstood as Chinese alphabet. It's because one character represent one meaning.
In example, character for "tree"
Chinese call tree in few different words, depend on which Chinese language. But when they see this character, they know, this is tree.
So, which written language that used in Chinese books?. Only one, the Chinese character.
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