'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 10: 差不多 (Cha Bu Duo)
09:00 UTC+8, 2023-05-03
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People commonly use "approximately" to describe a number they're not sure of. In Chinese, there's a term which can express similar meaning. Daniel deems it as a versatile term.
09:00 UTC+8, 2023-05-03
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Language is the road map of a culture.
In this column, we will invite expats to introduce their favorite Chinese words, phrases, idioms, poems and more in a one-minute video. We hope this will serve as a window through which you can better understand Chinese culture, mindset and wit.
People commonly use "approximately" to describe a number they're not sure of in English. In Chinese, there's a term which can express similar meaning. For Kiwi Daniel Burton, he deems it as a versatile term. Can you guess what it is and see how he uses it?
Share with us the Chinese proverbs that you think are timeless. Please contact juliezhu@shanghaidaily.com.
Edited by Wang Xinzhou. Subtitles by Wang Xinzhou.
Source: SHINE
Editor: Chen Jie
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