Posted by Andrew
Hello Readers!
Today’s topic is the Rat.
The 鼠 (rat) is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac. They are known for being 聪明 (smart), 节俭 (thrifty), and 灵巧 (handy). Moreover, they are marked by their 魅力 (charm), ability to speak in a 坦率 (frank) manner, and their personality’s 开朗 (carefree) nature. In their later years, Rats live a 荣华富贵 (honorable and prosperous) lifestyle, likely a result of their early thriftiness. One thing to watch out for is that it’s easy for them to become 激动 (excited). Famous rat people include Cameron Diaz, Claude Monet, Prince Charles, and Marlon Brando.
Years of the Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, and 2032.
Words
鼠 shu3 mouse/rat
聪明 cong1ming2 intelligent
节俭 jie2jian3 thrifty
灵巧 ling2qiao3 handy
魅力 mei4li4 charm
坦率 tan3shuai4 frank
开朗 kai1lang2 without worry
荣华 rong2hua2 prosperous
富贵 fu4gui4 wealthy
激动 ji4dong4 excite(d)
Posted by Andrew
Hello readers!
Today’s topic is the Pig.
People born in the year of the 猪 (pig) are known to maintain a 冷静的头脑. (cool head). They are also known for being able to take care of business in a 恰当 (appropriate) manner. They want people to know about their high 品味 (taste). Unfortunately for the Pigs, they encounter great 挫折 (frustration) in their youth. Pay that no heed, for Pigs are known to 好财 (love money) and be lucky at getting it. That said, they have a tendency to judge other people’s 是非 (right and wrong) and they lack 忍耐性 (the ability to endure). Something to watch out for is that Pigs are quick to 发怒 (get mad) and 上当 (be tricked by others). Famous Pig people include Elton John, Ernest Hemingway, as well as both Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.
Years of the Pig: 1935, 1948, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2031.
Words
猪 zhu1 pig
冷静leng3jing4 cool, calm
头脑 tou2nao3 head, brain
恰当 qia4dang4 appropriately
品味 pin3wei4 taste
挫折 cuo4zhe2 frustration
好财 hao4cai2 (hao4 means to enjoy or like) cai2 can refer to fortune or money
是非 shi4fei1 used here it can mean “right or wrong”
忍耐性 ren3nai4xing4 the ability to endure or withstand difficult conditions
发怒 fa1nu4 get mad/angry
上当 shang4dang4 to fall into a trap
Posted by margie
This Valentine’s Day, send free Chinese love ecards that are animated, musical, and—best of all—say “I love you” in any of 9 languages! It’s our way to celebrate the holiday…
Also, learn how to say “I love you” in Chinese and 15 other languages by watching the new love song video starring a very musical Transparent Language employee! Hint: forward this video to your sweetheart for extra points!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted by Andrew
Hello Readers!
Today’s topic is the Dog.
People born in the year of the 狗 (dog) are rather 刚直 (upright and outspoken), possess notable 胆力 (guts/gall), and are rather 机敏 (agile and/or witty). They are usually 保守 (conservative) and 谨慎 (prudent), which wins the approval of their 领导 (leaders) at their 单位 (job position). Moreover, they have a strong 正义感 (sense of justice). One thing for the Dog to pay attention to is his/her 表达能力 (expressive ability), as Dogs have difficulty clearly expressing their emotions. Famous Dog people include Ben Franklin, Cher, Tommy Lee Jones, and Kevin Bacon.
Years of the Dog: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030.
Words
狗 gou3 dog
刚直 gang1zhi2 upright and outspoken
胆力 dan3li4 guts/gall
机敏 ji1min3 agile/witty
保守 baoshou3 conservative
谨慎 jin3shen4 cautious/prudent
领导 ling2dao3 leader(s)
单位 dan1wei4 work position
正义感 zheng4yi4gan3 sense of justice
表达能力 biao3da2neng2li4 expressive ability
