EP 16 Asking for Phone Number in Chinese (Ultimate Guide) - Day 16  What is Your Phone Number 

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

Have you ever heard the following phrase before: "I have a gut feeling".  How would you describe this feeling? When do we usually use this expression?
This expression is often used to describe an intuitive or instinctive sense or belief about something, even when there may not be concrete evidence or logical reasoning to support it. The feeling is often described as a sensation in the stomach or abdomen, hence the reference to the "gut."
People commonly use this expression when they have a strong sense or intuition about a situation, decision, or person, but they may not be able to articulate specific reasons for their feelings. It's a way of acknowledging and trusting one's instincts or intuition, which can sometimes be influenced by subtle cues or information that may not be consciously recognized.

Here are some useful words and expressions:

1. Curiosity killed the cat : This is an idiom that suggests being too inquisitive or nosy can lead to trouble or unpleasant consequences. It's often used to caution against excessive curiosity.

2.To grip on something: This phrase means to firmly hold onto or grasp something, either physically or metaphorically. It implies a strong and secure hold.

3.To trip: In a physical sense, to trip means to stumble or lose one's balance, often resulting in a brief fall. In a figurative sense, it can also mean to make a mistake or encounter an obstacle.

4. To be surrounded by: This expression indicates that something or someone is positioned all around a particular place or person. It implies being encircled or encompassed from all sides.

5.Hissing sound: A hissing sound is a noise characterized by a prolonged "s" or "h" sound. It is often produced by air or steam escaping through a small opening, or by certain animals as a warning or defensive signal.





All-Weather English

The story of my encounter with a cobra in the wild. "I have a gut feeling" 

你知道通过和经过怎么用吗？一起来看看吧。
通过和经过的区别？
相同点：把人或事物作为某种手段（方法、本领）而达到某种目的。（有一个结果）
例：通过/经过娜佳的介绍，我认识了夏雨荷。
        通过/经过认真考虑，小王答应了她男朋友的求婚。
不同点	
通过+方法/手段 ---- 结果/目的
例：公司通过福利吸引了很多人来公司工作。	
经过+过程----结果/变化
例：经过3个月的学习，娜佳终于可以流利的说汉语了。
通过：表示从某地“穿过”到另一端
例：这里正在修路，我们无法通过。	
经过：表示途径某地（附近、旁边）
例：我这次出差正好经过深圳，就来和你聚一聚了。
通过不能作为名词使用。
经过作为名词使用：表示事情发展的过程
例：老师把孩子吵架的经过告诉了家长。
通过在时间上，既可以用于过去，也可以用于未来。
例：通过打折活动，一定能吸引很多人来消费。	
经过在时间上，只能用于过去。
例：经过再三思考，她还是决定来中国生活。

你看懂了吗？

喵喵说汉语---HSK 4

通过和经过的区别

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Let's talk about the weirdest countries and cultures. over 3800 cultures. We're not sure how many cultures there really are. But they're matched up to the weirdest countries, so here we go.

Can I Say - Can I Do

Top 5 Weirdest Countries and their Cultures. 

it's all Greek to me!

Greek Survival Phrases II

пару раз - a couple of times

Я пару раз пробовала фисташковое мороженое. 

праздники - holidays

Мне нравятся зимние праздники. 

на праздниках - on the holidays

На праздниках я всегда устаю потому что весь вечер мою посуду. 

веселиться - to have fun

Я серьёзный человек и мне сложно веселиться даже на праздниках. 

наверное - probably

Наверное, я пойду спать пораньше. Я очень устала. 

в кругу семьи - within the family circle

Мне нравится проводить время в кругу семьи на Новый год. 

собираться - to gather

На Новый год мы собираемся за большим столом. 

садиться - to sit down

Я самая первая сажусь за стол и ем. 

спрашивать - to ask

Я спрашиваю всех, что случилось. 

переживать - to worry

В школе я очень переживала за мои оценки. 

улыбаться - to smile

Дедушка всегда говорил мне больше улыбаться. 

довольно сложно - quite difficult

В маленьком городе довольно сложно найти хорошую работу. 

выглядеть - to appear

Она выглядит очень молодо для своего возраста. 

ошибаться - to make a mistake

Все люди ошибаются. Не ругайте себя за ошибки!

передача - broadcast

Раньше я смотрела разные передачи с моей бабушкой. 

дольше - longer

Я думал, что ехать до Москвы намного дольше. 

смеяться - to laugh

Если мне расскажут хорошую шутку, я буту смеяться. 



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