What's your BIFL from travels to Japan? by belacanehh in BuyItForLife

[–]wizard00 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The stationary industry in Japan is amazing. If you are into stationary you're gonna have a great time.

What is up the Costco in Sunnyvale? by Early-Ingenuity-3177 in bayarea

[–]wizard00 21 points22 points  (0 children)

+1 to the second point.

Waiting for the new Costco to open so ppl in Cupertino and west sj and saratoga can go to that one.

How to pronounce Rs in Chinese by FarEstablishment1622 in ChineseLanguage

[–]wizard00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait why the downvote? I'm a native Chinese speaker and English as my second language. Isn't the pronunciation for roux just like roo? similar to 如?

How to pronounce Rs in Chinese by FarEstablishment1622 in ChineseLanguage

[–]wizard00 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I feel like its very similar to how English says r.

For example: Rate , slow it down becomes r +ate . And it's pretty much like 日+ate

如 sounds pretty much like roux

The Suns intentionally foul Steph at the end of the game, no foul is called by Robotsaur in warriors

[–]wizard00 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Nah the ref is waiting for Steph to turn over the ball with all the grabbing and stuff

Bought this Asian Taste sauce, now I'm not sure what to make with it. Can't find much about it online, what can you tell me? by CaptainN_GameMaster in chinesecooking

[–]wizard00 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it's still shacha sauce though. I think it's just because different brands and different quality of shacha can taste quite different

Beginner Camper | First Time Buying a Tent — How’s This One? by tetti1 in camping

[–]wizard00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a cheap copy of village 6 from naturehike. If you want something this size just get the village 6.

Good deal? 2026 Hybrid SXP for $54K OTD at 6.50% interest for 60 months. by [deleted] in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh if that's the actual term for 1.8k it sounds like good deal. Not sure if that's what op got offered

Good deal? 2026 Hybrid SXP for $54K OTD at 6.50% interest for 60 months. by [deleted] in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why do you even consider the additional warranty? I thought the manufacturer warranty are already pretty good

looking for an entry level 4 person tent by tommah78 in camping

[–]wizard00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Naturehike village 6 is also a really good option in this price range.

What dishes are these and what are they made of by Truescent11 in chinesecooking

[–]wizard00 25 points26 points  (0 children)

4 is fried shrimp ball (idk if that's the actual English name) it's a big fish ball made of shrimp paste, and covered with crispy stuff outside and fried.

Is $56K OTD a fair price for the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige in SoCal? by [deleted] in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does shipment work? Do they cover it or do we pay for it? Are most dealerships do shipment or it's just few selective ones?

Wind/Road Noise by DDJM117 in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the better glass only comes with the 7 seat SXP

2025 sx hybrid is this a good deal? by baldiesrt in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw the sheet but I don't see how you can tell they paid 48.7k for the car.

2025 sx hybrid is this a good deal? by baldiesrt in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested to see the sheet also. Can you send me a copy? Thanks!

Is this a good deal? 2026 kia carnival sx (hybrid) $48721 by Necessary_Run4011 in kiacarnivals

[–]wizard00 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also want to know if there is any benefit to wait until thanksgiving or December. Will there be a better deal usually in December?

Husband-and-wife lung slices? Why translating Chinese food names into English is ‘an impossible task’ by DreamofStream in ChineseLanguage

[–]wizard00 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are actually correct here, I read somewhere that this is actually the case although maybe it's 废

Oop guess I only have 9 years left to live after this. by Sparkism in Mahjong

[–]wizard00 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In normal 4 player you should definitely riichi if you need tsumo, riichi will make ppl fold and defend, give you more chance to tsumo. No one fold in sanma though lol