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Learn free online advanced Mandarin Chinese audio lesson course 7 – 陈之藩 Chen Zhi Fan 失根的兰花 shi gen de lan hua The orchid without roots / Rootless orchids : Chinese text, pinyin, annotation, English translation, and Chinese idioms about flowers, and full text of Rootless Orchid

Posted on 06/20/2012 by Chinesetolearn

A human being isn’t an orchid, he must draw something from the soil he grows in. — Sara Jeannette Duncan quotes   You are going to have a very classic Chinese essay / article lesson today. The author 陈之藩 Chen Zhi … Continue reading →

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Free online advanced Mandarin Chinese audio lesson course 6 – 朱自清 Zhu Ziqing Cong cong Haste / Hastily: Chinese text, pinyin, annotation, English translation, and Chinese proverbs, quotes, sayings about time, No Hurry- Zac Brown Band Lyrics

Posted on 06/04/2012 by Chinesetolearn

Sometimes I feel that life is passing me by, not slowly either, but with ropes of steam and spark-spattered wheels and a hoarse roar of power or terror. It’s passing, yet I’m the one who’s doing all the moving. ~Martin … Continue reading →

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