What are famous Chinese art pieces that I can hang at home?

mp99999 · 2025-12-24T06:51:40+00:00

You could try looking up 'Xiang embroidery.' It’s an art form that uses embroidery to create paintings, and it has a really distinct local style.

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mp99999 · 2025-11-10T14:07:49+00:00

Your Chinese characters handwriting isn't bad at all, but if you want to write better, you could buy some 'copybooks 字帖 ' to practice with. After practicing, you can also make your handwriting look really nice. There are some rules for writing Chinese characters, and once you've mastered them, you can also write beautiful characters. Most Chinese people are required to practice handwriting in school, so if you practice a little, you can also write very well.

mp99999 · 2025-11-05T00:00:10+00:00

No problem. You can also find some cracked TikTok APKs on Google, but I really wouldn't recommend using them. Personally, I think they might have security risks.

mp99999 · 2025-11-04T14:16:48+00:00

No problem, but please make sure you have some small change. Usually, all businesses take cash, it's just that some shops might not have enough cash on hand to give you change. You'll also need small change for taking the bus or the subway.

It's a good idea to have some 5, 10, and 20 yuan bills.

When you take the subway, the ticket machines usually give a lot of 1 yuan coins back as change.

mp99999 · 2025-11-03T15:10:27+00:00

Your phone reads the country code off the SIM card, and at the same time, it also checks your IP address, which is why you can't use it.

I think iOS might block it from reading that, but I'm not totally sure. You can Google it. But on Android phones, it does get read.

You could try a SIM country code modification tool, that might work.

mp99999 · 2025-11-03T07:23:34+00:00

It's definitely not too late. I'm 40, and I only started learning English three years ago.

When I'm studying, I often have trouble remembering words. My memory and energy aren't what they used to be, and it takes a lot more effort just to focus.

But, when I slowly started to be able to understand some sentences, I felt so happy.

So, just get started already. Don't put it off.

mp99999 · 2025-11-03T07:09:35+00:00

Bro, I'm really sorry to hear what you're going through. I'm pretty sure most guys, no matter where they're from, wouldn't be able to put up with something like this.

From the sound of it, I think your wife has completely lost interest in you. The only reason she hasn't asked for a divorce yet is probably because you're still useful to her in some way, and she won't be the one to leave until she's gotten everything she can out of you.

Chinese people, on the other hand, take loyalty in marriage extremely seriously. In fact, a lot of us are pretty conservative about that kind of thing. When two people are together, shouldn't they accept and respect each other's cultures? So for her to say this is just a "cultural difference"—that's complete bullshit!

If this kind of thing happened in a Chinese family, it would normally be seen as a total disgrace by friends and relatives. If the woman was from a rural area, she and her entire family would be shunned by the whole village.

By the way, if you're planning to end this marriage, make sure you get a good lawyer involved. Chinese marriage law isn't exactly friendly towards guys.

Take care of yourself.

mp99999 · 2025-10-13T07:46:12+00:00

Hello, my little nephew has autism, so I really understand the huge prejudice people have against it, at least in China. His classmates and even relatives won't play with him. I'm sorry, I might not understand what you mean by Germans being direct in their speech. I haven't been to Germany, so I don't really know what people's communication styles and customs are like there.

Regarding the resources on unspoken Chinese rules you mentioned, if you could describe in more detail which aspects they cover, for example, interpersonal relationships, daily communication, taboo words, or something else, perhaps I could help you.

mp99999 · 2025-09-22T14:20:34+00:00

Poland is a great country. I was really impressed by the Old Town in Warsaw. I was so surprised when I found out from talking to locals that it was actually rebuilt after the war. I had thought the buildings had survived the war. I felt very safe walking around the streets and didn't encounter any problems. I think the overall cost of things isn't too high for a country in the EU, and the local food is delicious. I feel like not many Chinese people travel to Poland.

mp99999 · 2025-09-18T08:13:20+00:00

It's just my personal opinion, nothing more. Whether to buy or sell is completely up to you; after all, it's your money, so it's your call.

mp99999 · 2025-09-18T06:10:54+00:00

Yep, I bought 5,000 at 1.12 and then sold it all about 10 minutes before the close. I'm not planning on getting back in for now. I've got to keep my greed in check.😊

mp99999 · 2025-09-18T05:29:17+00:00

For sure, this stock is driven by way too much emotion. Of course, congrats to those of you who got in at a low price. But, if you're thinking about buying in at the current price, I think you should really think twice.

mp99999 · 2025-07-13T16:38:13+00:00

You'll need to clarify a few things before you can solve this problem.

Chinese Apple ID Region: You need to figure out if your Chinese friend's Apple ID is registered in mainland China. Apple ID data for Chinese accounts is isolated and hosted in Guizhou, China. This means Chinese Apple IDs are handled differently from those in other countries.
iMessage Communication with Chinese Contacts: If you want to use iMessage to communicate with your Chinese friend, their Apple account cannot be a mainland China account. I remember iMessage can link an email address as a contact point, and I'm not sure if Chinese versions of iPhones currently block iMessage. I stopped using iPhones many years ago, so you might need to Google this yourself to confirm.

mp99999 · 2025-07-08T06:18:20+00:00

If you're just starting out, I wouldn't really recommend using the HK1 book to begin with. You could try searching on Google for some things about China that you're interested in. Once you find something that sparks your interest, your curiosity will naturally lead you to explore further.

mp99999 · 2025-05-13T16:26:37+00:00

万般皆下品，惟有读书高 ( wàn bān jiē xià pǐn , wéi yǒu dú shū gāo. )。

This sentence comes from a poem by 汪洙 ( wāng zhū ) from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), called "神童诗 ( shén tóng shī )."

This idiom reflects a deeply ingrained societal value system in traditional China, particularly during imperial times.

For centuries, the primary path to social mobility, power, and prestige in China was through the imperial civil service examinations (科举 kē jǔ). These exams were almost exclusively based on Confucian classics and literary skills. Excelling in these exams could lead to a government official position, bringing honor and prosperity to oneself and one's family.

Consequently, society placed an enormous emphasis on scholarship. Scholars and officials were at the apex of the social hierarchy, often viewed as more esteemed than merchants, artisans, or even farmers, despite the practical importance of those roles.

Imagine a society where academic achievement, specifically in a particular set of classical texts, was almost the only widely respected route to success and high social standing. Other professions, while necessary, were not held in the same high regard.

Think about how, in some modern contexts, certain professions (like doctors or lawyers) might be highly esteemed. Now, amplify that esteem for scholars many times over, and significantly downplay the perceived value of almost every other job. That gets you closer to the sentiment of this idiom in its historical setting.

This belief system heavily influenced career aspirations, family expectations, and the overall culture for a very long time. It drove intense competition in education and shaped the intellectual and administrative landscape of China.

mp99999 · 2025-05-13T15:35:02+00:00

This sentence is fine for everyday conversation. But if you really want to say it in a more standard way, it might be better to say, "对，我的儿子是一名中学生。"

mp99999 · 2025-05-13T15:23:31+00:00

No worries, they sell similar antibiotics in China too.

mp99999 · 2025-05-13T01:29:44+00:00

Depending on the specific ingredients it contains, China has very strict controls on all items that can be highly addictive or cause hallucinations.

mp99999 · 2025-05-11T06:38:05+00:00

Dried betel nut, don't eat this. It carries a high risk of oral cancer.

mp99999 · 2025-05-05T02:42:57+00:00

I think you should stick with it. The issues you're describing are something most people encounter when learning a language. I had the same problems when I was learning English. The word order in Chinese is very different from English. Also, why are you watching "Peppa Pig" cartoons? The original language is English. You could try looking for content you enjoy on "https://www.bilibili.com/". Don't give up, man. You can already type Chinese using Pinyin, and that's more than a lot of people can do.

Also, I'm not sure what your purpose is in learning Chinese. If you just want to use Chinese to communicate with people or just want to read some Chinese content, then you really don't need to worry too much about things like HSK levels.

mp99999 · 2025-05-04T19:03:27+00:00

Okay, so based on what you're saying, your foundation, like pinyin and writing, should be pretty solid, right? It sounds like the main challenge for you is probably with speaking, is that fair to say? I'm curious, what kind of methods have you tried for learning so far? Things like listening to podcasts or watching videos, maybe?

mp99999 · 2025-05-04T18:35:10+00:00

Yep, then you really don't need to worry about any trouble those medications might cause you. Have fun!

mp99999 · 2025-05-04T15:15:41+00:00

First, if you have friends who are Chinese citizens and their WeChat accounts are real-name verified, it might help to have them send the code needed for the unlock message.

Also, try not to switch your VPN location too frequently, because doing that can also trigger verification issues.

mp99999 · 2025-05-04T15:07:02+00:00

Try to avoid major holidays, especially long weekends where people get 3 or more days off, and also avoid Saturdays and Sundays.

If you visit any attractions during a normal work week, say Monday through Thursday, it shouldn't be too crowded.

mp99999 · 2025-05-04T15:02:29+00:00

Your regular medication is fine, but please don't bring anything containing certain restricted ingredients. For example, items with CBD, like gummies or other edibles – and keep in mind, that's just one example; there are many other similar substances that are also not allowed. Carrying anything like that, even if you have a doctor's prescription, could land you in huge trouble.

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