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iWolf

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Q: Dumb things to learn to say in Chinese

Obviously, the first complete sentence you learn in Chinese is: "do you speak English?" Why not ask in English??

My worse shocker was when I was going to meet my now wife's parents for the first time.

On the bus I practiced "wo hen gaoxing ren shi ni" until I had it down flawlessly. "I'm so very happy to meet you"

I face dear old dad and say it perfectly, tones and all. There was a few seconds of silence then the room burst out laughing. Apparently, Chinese people don't say this under normal circumstances just as I never use the english equivalent.

So, let's hear the most stupid thing you have said in Chinese

9 years 29 weeks ago in Teaching & Learning - China

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Thats the Toilet ???
why do you put toiletpaper in a bin?
What are pedestrian crossings for in China?
why is the tap always dripping?
can you please close your mouth when you eat ?
and that was just at the Airport arrivels terminal

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A foreign guy once asked me how to order a Big Mac meal.

I taught him to say "you have great tits" in mandarin and watched the comedy

Stiggs:

haha, I wish I was there to see that.

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seansarto:

Might get you laid

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