Tag Archives: chinese language

Living in China. September 6, 2012.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Charles Kirtley

It’s been very quiet since we returned from Xinjiang Province. Friday night we got together with a few friends at an outdoor barbecue place. Saturday I played chess. Monday I began looking for a new apartment. Sea went with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat News, Living in China | Tagged china, chinese language, Global Times, Shenzhen, Vivian, Xinjiang, Xinjiang Province, Yuan Dynasty | Leave a comment

Living in China. August 13-15, 2012. Xinjing to Xinyuan.

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Charles Kirtley

Monday. August 13, 2012. This morning Sea went out to take care of her business. Because all of China is on the same time, there are no zones, it gets light later in the day, and stays light later. Consequently … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat News, Living in China | Tagged Changchun, china, chinese language, Hotel, Muslim, Shenzhen, United States, Xinyuan | Leave a comment

Living in China. August 12, 2012. Packing for Xinjiang

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Charles Kirtley

Tomorrow we’re going to Xinjiang. The plane leaves at 8:00, so we’re getting up at 5:00. Sea has a car lined up to takes to the airport at 5:15. I’m kind of excited since this is a part of China … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat News, Living in China | Tagged Air conditioning, china, chinese language, chrysanthemum, Shenzhen, Stir frying, Vivian, Weather, Xinjiang | Leave a comment

English Wins in China

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Charles Kirtley

There have been stories in the news lately about a new edition of a Chinese language dictionary including a few English abbreviations. Purist Chinese language scholars have lodged a protest against the inclusion of these abbreviation, such as WTO (World … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in China | Tagged china, Chinese, chinese language, Chinese people, English language, Global Times, National Basketball Association, World Trade Organization | Leave a comment

Living in China. The Chinese Brain.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Charles Kirtley

I have a theory. It is based on my observations only. There is nothing scientific behind it. The human brain is like a sponge. A sponge can absorb water many times its weight. But eventually the sponge gets full and can … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in China | Tagged cantonese, chinese language, mandarin | Leave a comment

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