年字的古体由禾与人组成，像人拉禾的样子，表示谷物成熟了，收割了。庄稼一次成熟到下次成熟的周期是一年。 The ancient version of the character "年nián" resembles a person harvesting crops. Since "年nián" means year and the harvesting cycles for most crops are a year, the Chinese named each cycle "年nián".
In China, food from Sichuan, Hunan or some other provinces is spicy. So it's necessary to learn to ask "Do you like spicy food?" in Chinese. You will find the answer in today’s lesson.
朋友之间，特别是志向、兴趣、爱好相同的朋友之间，时常进行一种定期和定向的交谈，很有点研讨的意味。交谈的时间和内容，一般为事先约好，并有初步准备。交谈时，就学习或工作的某一方面进行深入的探讨，以交流思想，达成共识。 Sometimes among friends, especially among those who have the same aspirations and interests, a periodical talk is held and it’s somewhat an academic discussion. A periodical talk is usually prearranged and requires some preparations. People would talk about a certain aspect of work and study so as to exchange thoughts and share common ideas.
“胸有成竹”原指画竹子要在心里有一幅竹子的形象。比喻做事前已有成熟的计划。例如：他做事永远一副胸有成竹的样子。
古体的大字描摹的是一个正面站立，岔开两脚张开双手的人的形象。 The ancient character for the word "big" described a man standing facing the front, with feet and hands wide open.
Do you know how to say “I’m full” in Chinese? Let’s find out in today’s lesson.
近年来，中国人，尤其是年轻人，特别喜欢攀岩、骑马、蹦极、高尔夫等新式体育运动。不过，打乒乓球和羽毛球的人也很多。 In recent years, some new sports, such as rock climbing, horse racing, bungee jumping and golf are becoming popular among Chinese people, especially young urban people. A lot of people also play table tennis and badminton.
“偃旗息鼓”比喻停止攻击或者事情中止。例如：这场规模浩大的革命运动受到了政府的强烈镇压，终于偃旗息鼓了。
On Thursday nights,a group of softball lovers and amateur players regularly gather at the baseball field in Xiamen University.They are Xiamen Taifeng Baseball Team and Amoy Bombers Softball Club,two international baseball teams in Xiamen.
The team rounds of the first Xiamen “Little Diplomats” English Proficiency Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students was successfully concluded at Wuyuan No. 2 Experimental School on 29th May.
The First Xiamen “Little Diplomats” English Proficiency Competition for Primary and Secondary School Students wrapped last weekend. Events were spread across the Xiamen University Affiliated Keji High School, Wuyuan No. 2 Experimental School and Xiamen No. 3 Middle School.
Donny在北京学汉语，他的中国朋友要是遇到了不知道用美语怎么说的词，就会来请教他。今天是吴琼要问的：看热闹。
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