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18 Why do the names of some Chinese companies consist of “repeated” words? Mar 11 '13
13 Do 和 and 及 refer to two different kinds of “ands?” Jun 9 '13
13 How do I decide whether to use 可以, 会 or 能? Dec 15 '11
11 Is it easier to learn Chinese after learning Japanese or vice versa? Dec 15 '11
11 Why are intermediate cardinal directions read differently in Chinese? Jul 19 '13
10 Difference between 别 and 不 Feb 4 '12
7 但是, 可是 and 不过 - how to know which one to use? Dec 16 '11
7 Are children's books a good starting place for beginners? Dec 13 '11
5 How many characters do I need to learn? Dec 13 '11
5 Take away (when ordering food): is it 带走 or 打包? Jan 30 '12
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