Tag Archives: Meg Vs. Mandarin

Biang Biang

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Meg

We ‘re adding a special expansion card to Takeout as an SDCC exclusive. (I can’t believe that’s an actual sentence I just typed.) I’ve been considering adding either Taiwanese pineapple cake or Xian pulled noodles, both really stylish, specific foods … Continue reading →

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Essential Chinese: No Cilantro 不要香菜

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Meg

I’ve been confusing 香菜 and 香草 since 2007, so I’m always worried that I’m asking for a cilantro latte or extra vanilla on my cool noodles. The other day, a Chinese student asked me in Mandarin how to say No … Continue reading →

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Essential Chinese: He Has Already Paid

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Meg

I’ve started working a couple days a week at a Chinese restaurant near my house. Now, I’ve complained a great deal about how freaking slow everything is in the south, but that’s working in my favor as I earn endless praise for being mildly efficient … Continue reading →

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Essential Chinese: Frappuccino

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Meg

I recently learned that xing bing le  is Chinese for Starbucks’ frappuccino. This is pretty exciting because I recognize each character from another context, so I feel like I actually understand the whole, as language and branding, not just as sounds … Continue reading →

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Key Words

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Meg

I’m really lucky that when I’m at a bit of a career crossroads, and I decide to spend a few months back in China, I can easily do it. I try to keep this constantly in mind, as if by being more aware of it, I … Continue reading →

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Beginning Chinese

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Meg

  Just finished my Chinese class! I took the beginning Chinese class from 北京大学 through Coursera, and now I can do basic things in Chinese, like say the days of the week or ask about favorite television shows, instead of just ordering food.  I … Continue reading →

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Grass Mud Horse

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Meg

I picked up a basic Chinese language CD from the library, and started listening to it in the car on the way home. The CD promised to cover basic phrases and words, and I expected to brush up on my … Continue reading →

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Iron Man Vs. Mandarin

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Meg

Can not stop laughing at this. (Hey, Mandarin is my superpower, too! I’m going to save the world!) Poor Tony is going to be extra pissed when he realizes that he’s studying Traditional and not Simplified. Awesome picture via irenydrawsdeadpeople … Continue reading →

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Chinese Newspaper

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Meg

Roy and I were making our way back after a happy hour for Next Island and friends… that turned into several hours.  We got on a mostly-empty 7 train, and found an abandoned Chinese newspaper on the seat, so of … Continue reading →

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Secret Superpowers

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Meg

My recent travels have taught me about real in-room wifi, and on this trip,  after my much-dreaded presentation, I alao learned that “close to the airport” is secret code for “on a highway between Hooters and a strip club.” My … Continue reading →

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