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15 Why do the names of some Chinese companies consist of “repeated” words? Mar 11 '13
11 How do I decide whether to use 可以, 会 or 能? Dec 15 '11
10 Is it easier to learn Chinese after learning Japanese or vice versa? Dec 15 '11
10 Do 和 and 及 refer to two different kinds of “ands?” Jun 9 '13
10 Why are intermediate cardinal directions read differently in Chinese? Jul 19 '13
9 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
6 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
4 Difference between 活 and 住? Aug 28 '12
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