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What does“牛逼” mean?

clover Tao — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:25:34 +0000

It’s a Chinese slang word. It means awsome, freaking awsome.

Also written as 牛B、NB、牛掰、牛X、流弊、牛批，称赞某人很厉害、很彪悍的意思。

比如：你怎么什么都会，你真的太牛逼了。

You know everything and you’re freaking awsome.

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The differences between “二“ 和 ”两”

clover Tao — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:52:15 +0000

When it is used as a number, the pronunciation is 二. For example:

1922: 一九二二

2022：二零二二

Feb. 2nd: 二月二日

2nd: 第二

2. When it is used as the amount of sth., the pronunciation is “两”。 For example:

two books: 两本书

two cups of coffee: 两杯咖啡

two students: 两个学生

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你会爱上机器人吗？Will you fall in love with a robot?

clover Tao — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:35:11 +0000

你会爱上机器人吗？

假如有一个机器人完全是按照你的喜好制造的，他/她会为你做饭，帮你做家务，每天逗你开心，他/她了解你所有的需求，能满足你的所有要求，而且长得还很帅或者很漂亮，完全就是你的梦中情人，你会爱上他吗？

但是他/她可能没有心跳，没有人类的正常需求，不用吃饭，不用上厕所，也不需要睡觉。但是他会唱歌，也可能会跳舞，甚至上知天文，下知地理，你不会的事情问一下他就可以了。但是他/她可能没有荷尔蒙，不知道他/她会不会让你心动呢？

或者他/她可以成为很好的朋友？也可能是一个很危险的人物，如果他被病毒入侵了。你期待拥有一个机器人吗？

Notes:

上知天文，下知地理：意思是一个人知道很多。

荷尔蒙：hormone

病毒：virus

入侵：invade

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生活随笔 LifeThoughts

clover Tao — Sun, 14 May 2023 01:48:18 +0000

2023年5月13日星期六晴

今天我去弹吉他了，我很开心。因为长时间的在网上工作，我很少跟人面对面的交流，在网上虽然也能见到各种各样的人，但是总觉得跟现实中有点不一样。

我一直在追求一种自由的工作方式，但是有时候太自由了，我又感觉不知道生活的意义是什么？

我觉得最好的工作方式是线上和线下结合，比如两天在公司，三天在家。这样既能和同事交流，又有足够的自由空间。你觉得呢？你喜欢什么样的工作方式？

可以写一个评论告诉我！

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What’s the best server to build a website on?

clover Tao — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:28:10 +0000

I want to build a website, and what server shall I use?

In 2021, I set up my own website with a separate website-building tool and server. Before setting up my website, I compared many server providers and finally chose siteground.

Before choosing a server, I would give priority to the server’s web page loading speed, i.e., whether it is fast or not.

From scratch, I established my own website. During that period, I explored on my own, without any experience. When faced with difficulties, I would google by myself or watch YouTube videos, and eventually, the prototype of my site was established. When I encountered problems, I would consult siteground’s customer service personnel. They are so dedicated and professional, and they are online 24/7 for you. They always held a positive attitude to serve you. When I said I had a problem, they would immediately look at it for me, help me solve it, and teach me how to do it step by step.

By choosing siteground, you are choosing not only a server provider but a very high-quality service. They are always behind you to provide you with reassuring support!

If you’re looking for a server provider, click the link below!

https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=8f6610f5749b28ea5cbd833cc616303e

最好的建立网站的服务器是什么？

我想要建立一个网站，需要用什么服务器？

2021年我用单独的建站工具和服务器建立了自己的网站，在建站之前我对比了很多家服务器提供商，最后我选择了siteground。

选择服务器之前，我会优先考虑服务器的网页加载速度怎么样, 是不是很快。

从完全的小白，到建立了自己的网站，期间完全是自己摸索，没有任何经验。遇到难关就自己google或者是看youtube上的视频介绍，最终网站的雏形建立起来了。这期间遇到了很多问题，我就会咨询siteground的客服。他们实在太敬业太专业了，他们是7/24小时在线为你服务。他们的态度永远都是积极为你服务的。当我说我遇到了一个问题，他们马上会为我查看，帮我解决，而且还一步步的教我怎么做。

选择siteground，你不仅选择的是一家服务器提供商，你还选择的是非常有品质的服务。他们永远在你身后为你提供安心放心的支持！

如果你正在寻找一个服务器提供商，赶快点击下方的链接吧！

https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=8f6610f5749b28ea5cbd833cc616303e

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The most popular word in Chinese in 2022: 内卷 involution, 也称内卷化，内卷化效应，内卷化现象

clover Tao — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:35:09 +0000

•什么是内卷？

•内卷是最近几年来中文网络上特别流行的一个词，一般用于形容某个领域中发生了过度的竞争，导致了相互倾轧内耗的状态。

•英文叫involution, 与之对应的是evolution, 即演化。直观地说，内卷就是“向内演化”，更宽泛地说，无实质意义的消耗都可成为内卷。

•互联网语境下，内卷形容工作或考试的非理性的内部竞争，内部消耗或停滞不前。

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What is the fastest way to learn Chinese? 学中文最快的方法是什么？

clover Tao — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:11:01 +0000

大理洱海

Today we are going to talk about what is the fastest way to learn Chinese? First of all, I think for beginners, we should learn basic sentence patterns, expressions and vocabulary first, because this is the foundation of language. This is an input phase. Then you are about to output, that is, practice speaking and writing. Listening and reading are input learning, while speaking and writing are output learning. Only when you start speaking yourself can your brain really process the language and think about how to use it, so it really becomes your language. This is a process of internalization. And finally, free talk. You can say whatever you want and you don’t have to think about it for that long and you’re making progress.

学中文最快的方法是什么？hello大家好，今天我们来聊聊学中文最快的方法是什么？首先呢，我觉得呢，对于初学者来说，先要学习基本句型，表达和词汇，因为这是构成语言的基础。这是一个输入的阶段。然后呢你就要 output输出了，就是练习说和写，听和读都是输入类型的学习，说和写是输出类型的练习，只有你自己开始说了你的大脑才真的在process 处理这个语言，在思考怎么用这门语言，所以他才真正变成了你的语言，这是一个内化的过程。最后呢，free talk. 你可以说任何你想说的话，而不需要思考那么长的时间，你就在进步了。

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The most popular internet buzzword: 内卷、割韭菜、躺平

clover Tao — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:36:41 +0000

内卷指的是大家疲于竞争、

不断内耗

精疲力尽

最后啥也没得到

意思就是过度竞争

怎么使用呢

如果你看中国的新闻

经常会看到太卷了

卷不动了

意思就是竞争太激烈了

没办法竞争了

Involution refers to people suffering from constant competition,

internal friction

and exhaustion,

but ending in nothing.

It means excessive competition.

How to use it?

If you watch the Chinese news,

you often see “too much involved”

and “unable to be involved”,

which means that there’s too much competition

and that there’s no way to compete.

割韭菜。“割韭菜”是个老词，

意思就是你的时间、

精力、金钱、甚至智力，

都在不断地被权力方所收割。

Cut chives. “Cut chives” is an old word,

meaning your time,

energy, money, and even intelligence

are being reaped by the powerful party.

躺平躺平

指的是不管对方对你采取任何态度

做任何事情

你都不予反应或反抗

内心毫无波澜

它的核心逻辑就是

只要我躺平

内卷就卷不到我

镰刀就割不到我

有人支持这种态度

也有人激烈地反对

你认为呢

Lie flat. “Lie flat”

refers to however the other person treats you

and whatever he does to you,

you do not react or respond,

with nothing stirring inside.

The core logic is that

as long as I lie flat,

involution won’t involve me,

and sickles can’t cut me.

Some people support this attitude,

while others strongly oppose it.

What about you?

如果你还有疑问

那我们一起来

看一下这3个词语的英文解释吧

If you have any questions,

let’s

take a look at the English explanations of these three words:

•内卷：involution, to much competition, or rate race

•割韭菜：cut chives, or be played for a sucker

•躺平：lie flat, which reflects a mentality that young people adopt to reject rat race. Since trying hard can’t get what you want, you’d better choose to skate by and become a couch potato.

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娶一个中国老婆要花多少钱？ How much does it cost to marry a Chinese girl?

clover Tao — Sun, 08 May 2022 08:31:16 +0000

娶一个中国老婆的花销 The cost of marring a chinese girl

在中国，男人娶老婆很贵。我觉得，一个很重要的原因是中国男多女少吧。

首先，结婚需要男方买房。现在中国的房子很贵。以二线城市为例，买个100平的公寓要两三百万。当然，也有很多家庭是男女一起买房的。费用均摊，房产证上写两个人的名字。

然后，如果女方家庭要彩礼，那么彩礼也是一笔花费，至少是几万，多了要几十万。具体多少钱，要看娶哪里的老婆，在哪里娶。这笔钱，有的父母会在女儿出嫁的时候让她带走，有的就不给。同时，女方父母也会给些嫁妆，一般跟彩礼钱差不多。

其次，拍婚纱照大概要五六千，结婚典礼至少也要个十万左右，如果宴请的朋友不是特别多的话。但是，这笔钱一般能赚回来，因为来参加婚礼的客人都要拿份子钱。

还有，有的新婚夫妻要蜜月旅行，所以这又是一笔钱。

不过，这些步骤也不都是必须的，比如拍婚纱照、蜜月旅行这些，很多人不做了。在中国，结婚典礼是必须的。宴请亲朋好友，在家人的见证下举办婚礼是必要的。

总之，在中国的二线城市结婚，花个几百万是需要的。不过现在房子、车子都可以贷款，夫妻共同贷款买，然后婚后一起还贷款。

The cost of marring a chinese girl

In China, it’s expensive for a man to get a wife. I think an important reason is that there are more men than women in China.

First, getting married means a man has to buy a house. Houses are very expensive in China now. In second-tier cities, for example, it costs two to three million yuan to buy a 100-square-meter apartment. Of course, there are many families where men and women buy a house together. The cost is split equally, with both names on the property ownership certificate.

Then, if the bride’s family asks for a bride price, it may cost a lot of money, at least tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands more. The specific amount of money depends on where the bride comes from and where to marry her. Some parents let their daughter take the money when she gets married, while others don’t. At the same time, the bride’s parents also give some dowry, usually similar to the amount of the bride price.

Third, taking wedding photos costs about five to six thousand, and the wedding ceremony could be at least one hundred thousand or so if the banquet does not have too many friends. However, the money can usually be made back because guests must give cash as wedding gifts.

Moreover, some newlyweds need to travel for their honeymoon, so there is another sum of money.

However, these steps are not all necessary. For example, many people do not take wedding photos or honeymoon trips. In China, a wedding ceremony is a must. It is necessary to entertain relatives and friends and hold wedding ceremonies in the presence of family members.

In short, marrying a chinese wife in China’s second-tier cities costs millions. But now couples can jointly buy houses and cars on loans, and they can pay the loans together after marriage.

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爱彼迎员工可不降薪永久远程办公 Airbnb allows permanent telecommuting without a pay cut

clover Tao — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:18:12 +0000

Airbnb allows permanent telecommuting

民宿网站爱彼迎（Airbnb）周四表示，其员工将可以永久性在任意地方工作，包括他们的家中、办公室或在不同国家旅行时。

爱彼迎CEO布莱恩·切斯基（Brian Chesky）在发给员工的电邮中称，在生活成本较低地区工作的员工的薪酬不会发生变化，公司将定期举办面对面的会面和团建活动。

此举属于该公司适应远程办公更广泛转变的一部分。此前，谷歌、Facebook等公司对在低成本地区工作的员工采取了降薪措施。

在疫情以前，这在很多公司是不允许的，员工必须每天朝九晚五去公司上班，这也造成了交通拥挤，房租上涨。

现在中国的很多市中心的写字楼都是空的，路上的汽车也比以前少了很多。新冠疫情给我们带来了麻烦，但它也在很多方面也改变了我们的生活方式。远程办公和混合办公方式成为了我们工作方式的一部分，很多公司也不必支付高昂的房租来给员工办公。

远程办公也给了我们更多的机会去旅行，去实现自己的梦想，而不用长年累月的待在一个地方工作和生活。这意味着我们的生命有了更多的可能性!

Airbnb allows permanent telecommuting

Airbnb, the home stay website, said on Thursday that its employees would be able to work permanently from anywhere, including their homes, offices or while traveling in different countries.

In an email to employees, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said there would be no change in pay for employees who work in areas with a lower cost of living and that the company would hold regular face-to-face meetings and group building events.

The move is part of the company’s broader shift to telecommuting. And it comes after companies such as Google and Facebook cut wages for employees working in low-cost locations.

Before the pandemic, telecommuting was not allowed in many companies. And employees had to work from 9 to 5 every day, which also caused heavy traffic and higher rent.

Office buildings in many of China’s city centers are now empty, and there are fewer cars on the roads. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused trouble for us, but it has also changed our lifestyles in many aspects. Telecommuting and mixed-working have become part of the way we work, and many companies don’t have to pay high rents to accommodate employees.

Telecommuting also gives us more opportunities to travel and realize our dreams without having to work and live in the same place all year round. This means that we have more possibilities in life!