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Two beautiful films. Unique and made with love - that's what BeijingBuzzz is all about ...

GuangXi province. Including the LongJi rice terraces.

With Jeffrey Sachs ...

PinYin - English : pronunciation. ~ is used where there are two sounds in one syllable. Ou[ch] means use the first sound of the word 'ouch'; same sound as ow[l]. *** Greetings Nǐ Hǎo - Hello / Hi (literally, you good?) : nee how Zài Jiàn - Goodbye / bye : z~eye jee~ann HuānYíng (GuāngLín) - Welcome ! (You'll often hear this when enter a restaurant) DaJia Hao ! - Hello everybody ! *** Introductions Nǐ - you / your : nee Wǒ - I / my : woh What is your name? - Nǐ jiào shénme míngzì? : Nee j~ou[ch] shen mer ming zuh? My name is ... - Wǒ de míngzì shì ... : Woh der ming zuh sh ... *** XièXiè - : Thanks : shee~air shee~air (second is a little softer/quieter) XièXiè Nǐ ! - Thank you! : shee~air shee~air nee! *** DuìBuQǐ - Excuse me / sorry : der boo chee BúKèQì - No problem / you're welcome : boo ker chee Mei guan xi - No problem / you're welcome : may goo~ann shee Qǐng - Please : ching Mei / MeiHǎo - Beautiful : may / may how *** Interations DuWei - That's right : doo~way (quickly, and often said twice) Yes and no have no direct translations in Chinese, but the following will be fine is answer to common questions, although they are more like 'to be' and 'not to be' if translated literally; however, these are real colloquial uses. Bú shì - no : boo shh Bú shì can also be used in reply to 'Thank you !' with the meaning 'you're welcome' / 'no need to say' / 'it's nothing' Shì de - yes : shh der E.g. LàJiāo ? - lah jee~ou[ch] (chillies ?) : Shì de / Bú shì *** Wǒ - I / me : woh Nǐ - You : nee Tā - He / she : tah *** Shopping and restaurants Wǒ Yào - I want / would like I would like one of these : Wǒ yào Yī ge Zhè ge (woh yow ee guh jay guh) *** ZhèGe - This : jay guh NàGe - That : nay guh *** Yī Ge - One (of) : ee guh Lian Ge - Two (of) : lee~ann guh (Two as a simple number is Er, pronounced 'are') Sān Ge - Three (of) : san guh *** Duō Shǎo Qián? - How much? (price) : doo~or sh~ow[l] chee~ann? Zhège duōshǎo qián? - How much is this? : jay guh Nàgè duōshǎo qián? - How much is that? : nay guh Tài Guì Le! - too expensive! : tie gwee ler! *** nǐhǎo ma? - How are you? : nee how mar ? Hǎo De - ok : how der Hěn Hǎo - Good : hen how Bù Hǎo - Not good : boo how *** ShénMe? - When? : shen mer NǎLi? - Where : nah lee? Nǎr - There (gesturing) : nah Qĭng wèn - Excuse me (before asking a stranger a question) : ching wen Qĭng wèn, weì shēng jiān (zài) nă lĭ? - Where is the restroom? : Ching wen. Way sheng jee~ann z~eye (nah) lee? Qĭng wèn, dìtiě zhàn (zài) nǎ lǐ? - Where is the metro station? : Ching wen, dee tee~air z~eye (nah) lee? You might hear zai nar in norther China (e.g. BeiJing) *** 小 Xiǎo - Small : sh~ow[l] 大 Dà - Big : dah Tai - Too : tie *** Bin De - Ice-cold : bin der Lian De - Cold : lee~ann der Rè de - Hot : rer der Rè chá - hot tea : rer char Bīng píjiǔ - Cold beer : bing pee jee~oh *** La - Spicy : lah Bu La - not spicy : boo lah Xiao La - a little spicy : shee~ow[l] lah Da La - Very spicy : dah lah Tai La! - too spicy! : tie lah! *** Noodles - Miàn : mee~ann Dumplings - JiǎoZi : jee~ow[l] zuh Rice - MiFàn / Fàn : mee fan / fan Eggs - JīDàn : jee dan Beef - NiúRòu 牛肉 : nee~you row Lamb - YángRòu 羊肉 : yang row Chicken - JīRòu 鸡肉 : jee row Pork - ZhūRòu 猪肉 : joo row Fish - YúRòu 鱼肉 : yoo row Tofu - DòuFu 豆腐 : doh foo (See BeijingBuzzz's food cheat sheet for much more) (Wo) Chī bǎole! - (I'm) full! : Woh ch b~ou[ch] ler! (Ni) Chī bǎole ma? - (Are you) full? : (Nee) ch b~ou[ch] ler maa? Ma is appended to change a statement into a question. *** ZhōngGuó - China : jong goo~woh YīngGuó - England : ying goo~woh MěiGuó - America : may goo~woh ZhōngWén - Chinese nationality : jong ren YīngWén - English nationality : ying ren *** Hótel - Hotel FànDiàn - Hotel / Restaurant : fan dee~ann Wǒ Bù ZhīDào - I don't know : woh boo juh~dow Tīng Bù Dǒng - I don't understand : ting boo dong ZhèGe Duōshǎo Qián? / DuōShǎo Qián? - How much is this? : doo~or sh~ow[l} chee~ann? Tài guìle ! - Too expensive ! : tie-gwee lah ! Wo Yao ... - I would like ... : woh yow ... Wǒ Yào ZhèGe - I want this one : woh yow jay~guh *** 5 yuan (kwai) / 2 pieces (items) 5元 / 2个 or 5元 2个 8 折 (bā zhé), which directly translates as '8 discount'. This means that the discounted price is 80% of the original price (20% off). 人 Rén - Person : ren 5元 / 2人 - 5 yuan for 2 people *** For toilet doors / WCs : 男 - Man 女 - Woman *** BúShì - No : boo shh ShìDe - Yes : Shh der Hǎo de - Okay : how der MéiYǒu - none / out of stock : may~oh *** Wǒ ài ... - I love ... : woh eye ... - I love this! : woh eye jay-guh! Wǒ ài ZhōngGuó - I love China : woh eye jong goo~woh *** Hǎo Chī - Delicious (literally good eat) : how ch Bú Hǎo Chī - Not tasty : boo how ch One can think of 'Bú' as meaning 'not' *** Wǒ Bù LiǎoJiě - I don't understand : woh boo lee~ow[l]~jee~air *** Chi - eat : ch Wǒ Xiǎng ... - I would like ... : woh shee~ang ... Wǒ Xiǎng Chī ... - I would like to eat ... : woh she~ang ch ... *** Directions Bei - North : bay Nan - South : nan Xi - West : shee Dong - East : dong *** DìTiě - Subway train : dee tee~air Dìtiě nali ma? - Where is the subway? : dee tee~air nah~lee ma Zhan - Train station : zahn Men - gate : men Yuan / kwai - rmb (currency) : yoo~ann / kw~eye (more common) Gong yuan - Park : gong yoo~ann *** KāFēi - Coffee : kah fay Chá - Tea : chah kěLè - Cola : ker ler PiJiou - Beer : pee jee~oh Shui - Water : shway Wo yao liang ge pijiou liande - I would like two cold beers : woh yow[l] lee~ann guh pee jee~oh lee~ann der *** Jia Yo! - Let's go! / Go! (encouraging) : jee~ah yoh! Wǒ Bù Shuō Hànyǔ / ZhōngWén - I don't speak Chinese (huh?!) Or simply Bù ZhōngWén : boo jong wen *** Numbers Numbers are easy (there are finger position numbers too, but that's not so easy) : 1 - Yī : ee 2 - Èr : are 3 - Sān : san 4 - Sì : si (the sound is the first half of 'soot') (short sound) 5 - Wǔ : woo~oh 6 - Liù : lee~oo 7 - Qī : chee 8 - Bā : bah 9 - Jiǔ : jee~oo 10 - Shí : shhh (longer sound) Example of 11 - 99 : 73 - Qi Shí Sān (7x10) + 3 : chee shhh san (7 10 3) 70 - Qi Shí (7x10) : chee shhh (7 10) 100 - Bǎi : buy Example of 101 - 999 : 357 - Sān Bǎi Wǔ Shí Qī (3x100 + 5x10 + 7) : san buy woo~oh shhh chee (3 100 5 10 7) 300 - Sān Bǎi (3x100) : san buy (3 100) One small complication - two (of) - rather than the number two) is liǎng ge : lee~ang ger *** Cheers! - GānBēi! : gan bey!

With Reporterfy Media & Travel ...

ShangHai: 20 Kid-Friendly Places to Visit Shanghai Disneyland (上海迪士尼乐园 Shànghǎi Díshìní Lèyuán): Enjoy magical attractions and meet Disney characters at this theme park. Ocean Aquarium (上海海洋水族馆 Shànghǎi Hǎiyáng Shuǐzúguǎn): Explore marine life exhibits and interactive displays. Century Park (世纪公园 Shìjì Gōngyuán): Relax in green spaces and enjoy boating on the lake in this expansive park. Shanghai Natural History Museum (上海自然博物馆 Shànghǎi Zìrán Bówùguǎn): Learn about dinosaurs, fossils, and natural history. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技馆 Shànghǎi Kējìguǎn): Discover interactive exhibits on science and technology. Shanghai Zoo (上海动物园 Shànghǎi Dòngwùyuán): Visit pandas, monkeys, and other animals in this popular zoo. Shanghai Children's Museum (上海儿童博物馆 Shànghǎi Értóng Bówùguǎn): Interactive museum with exhibits designed for children. Happy Valley Shanghai (上海欢乐谷 Shànghǎi Huānlègǔ): Amusement park with thrilling rides and entertainment. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (上海海洋水族馆 Shànghǎi Hǎiyáng Shuǐzúguǎn): Explore marine life exhibits and interactive displays. Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World (上海长风海洋世界 Shànghǎi Chángfēng Hǎiyáng Shìjiè): Enjoy a variety of aquatic attractions and shows. Shanghai Botanical Garden (上海植物园 Shànghǎi Zhíwùyuán): Explore diverse plant collections and enjoy outdoor activities. Shanghai Circus World (上海马戏城 Shànghǎi Mǎxì Chéng): Watch acrobatic performances and circus acts. Shanghai Disney Store (上海迪士尼商店 Shànghǎi Díshìní Shāngdiàn): Shop for Disney merchandise and souvenirs. Shanghai Natural Wild-Insect Kingdom (上海自然野生昆虫馆 Shànghǎi Zìrán Yěshēng Kūnchóngguǎn): Learn about insects and their habitats. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park (上海海昌海洋公园 Shànghǎi Hǎichāng Hǎiyáng Gōngyuán): Enjoy marine-themed attractions and shows. Shanghai Madame Tussauds (上海杜莎夫人蜡像馆 Shànghǎi Dùshā Fūrén Làxiàngguǎn): Pose with lifelike wax figures of celebrities. Shanghai Happy Valley (上海欢乐谷 Shànghǎi Huānlègǔ): Amusement park with thrilling rides and entertainment. Shanghai Film Park (上海电影公园 Shànghǎi Diànyǐng Gōngyuán): Explore film sets and learn about movie production. Shanghai Changfeng Park (上海长风公园 Shànghǎi Chángfēng Gōngyuán): Enjoy green spaces and outdoor activities. Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World (上海长风海洋世界 Shànghǎi Chángfēng Hǎiyáng Shìjiè): Enjoy a variety of aquatic attractions and shows. ShangHai: 30 More Places to Visit The Bund (外滩 Wàitān): Enjoy iconic skyline views and colonial architecture along the Huangpu River. Yu Garden (豫园 Yù Yuán): Explore classical Chinese gardens and traditional architecture. Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦 Shànghǎi Zhōngxīn Dàshà): Visit one of the tallest buildings in the world for breathtaking views. Nanjing Road (南京路 Nánjīng Lù): Shop for souvenirs, fashion, and electronics on this bustling shopping street. Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦 Jīn Mào Dàshà): Visit this skyscraper for observation decks and a luxurious hotel. Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心 Shànghǎi Huánqiú Jīnróng Zhōngxīn): Enjoy panoramic views from the Skywalk Observatory. Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆 Shànghǎi Bówùguǎn): Explore Chinese art and artifacts in this renowned museum. Tianzifang (田子坊 Tiánzǐ Fāng): Wander through narrow alleys filled with shops, galleries, and cafes. Power Station of Art (上海当代艺术博物馆 Shànghǎi Dāngdài Yìshù Bówùguǎn): Explore contemporary art exhibitions in a former power station. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center (上海城市规划展示馆 Shànghǎi Chéngshì Guīhuà Zhǎnshì Guǎn): Learn about the development of Shanghai through interactive exhibits. Shanghai French Concession (上海法租界 Shànghǎi Fǎ Zūjiè): Explore leafy streets, historic buildings, and trendy boutiques. Longhua Temple (龙华寺 Lónghuá Sì): Visit one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Shanghai. Zhujiajiao Water Town (朱家角 Zhūjiājiǎo): Explore ancient canals, bridges, and traditional architecture in this historic water town. Xintiandi (新天地 Xīntiāndì): Shop, dine, and explore entertainment venues in this renovated historic area. Huangpu River Cruise (黄浦江游船 Huángpǔ Jiāng Yóuchuán): Enjoy scenic views of Shanghai's skyline from the river. Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦 Shànghǎi Zhōngxīn Dàshà): Visit one of the tallest buildings in the world for breathtaking views. Nanjing Road (南京路 Nánjīng Lù): Shop for souvenirs, fashion, and electronics on this bustling shopping street. Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦 Jīn Mào Dàshà): Visit this skyscraper for observation decks and a luxurious hotel. Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心 Shànghǎi Huánqiú Jīnróng Zhōngxīn): Enjoy panoramic views from the Skywalk Observatory. Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆 Shànghǎi Bówùguǎn): Explore Chinese art and artifacts in this renowned museum. Tianzifang (田子坊 Tiánzǐ Fāng): Wander through narrow alleys filled with shops, galleries, and cafes. Power Station of Art (上海当代艺术博物馆 Shànghǎi Dāngdài Yìshù Bówùguǎn): Explore contemporary art exhibitions in a former power station. Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center (上海城市规划展示馆 Shànghǎi Chéngshì Guīhuà Zhǎnshì Guǎn): Learn about the development of Shanghai through interactive exhibits. Shanghai French Concession (上海法租界 Shànghǎi Fǎ Zūjiè): Explore leafy streets, historic buildings, and trendy boutiques. Longhua Temple (龙华寺 Lónghuá Sì): Visit one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Shanghai. Zhujiajiao Water Town (朱家角 Zhūjiājiǎo): Explore ancient canals, bridges, and traditional architecture in this historic water town. Xintiandi (新天地 Xīntiāndì): Shop, dine, and explore entertainment venues in this renovated historic area. Huangpu River Cruise (黄浦江游船 Huángpǔ Jiāng Yóuchuán): Enjoy scenic views of Shanghai's skyline from the river.

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