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What to call this style of chinese teapot/winepot handle?
i think this style is called “提梁壺”, roughly means “lifting roof beam kettle”
that the handle of the kettle is like a roof beam, above the kettle body
further, it’s “硬提梁”, that the handle is made ...
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What is the distinction between 联 and 连
Although 连 and 联 both mean 连接(connect) and 联合(join), there are some subtle differences in their usage.
In general:
连 focuses more on physical connection, which can refer to the continuous connection ...
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What does 的 mean in this sentence ... 想看的现在报名
All languages shorten speech. We know from practice and context what is meant.
But i dont know the reason why 的 is there.
You can leave out 的
想看现在报名.
Wanna watch, register now.
如果你想看的话,现在报名.
If you ...
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What does 的 mean in this sentence ... 想看的现在报名
What does 的 mean in this sentence ... 想看的现在报名
想看的现在报名 = 想看的(人)现在报名. (as @Tang said)
In Chinese, sentences often omit the noun after "的", especially something general, such as "东西", ...
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What is the distinction between 联 and 连
联 doesn't really mean "to join" though. It's generally used to denote "ally" or "unite." For example, 聯合國, 聯軍, 聯盟.
The two characters have overlaps and can be used ...
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What is the distinction between 联 and 连
... they both mean "to join"
The fact is, they are two different words that contain the meaning of "to join/ connect" when they are used as a verb
Both 联在一起 and 连在一起 mean "...
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What is the distinction between 联 and 连
连 is usually to connect in a physical way, i.e. 连线 (draw a line between two entities), 连接 (to connect things). 联 is more metaphysical, i.e. 联合 (to union), 联系 (connection, in the metaphoric sense), 联络 (...
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