(Bell3rose might also have mentioned that the Chinese character for “sea” has three radicals: water, man, and mother, meaning the ocean’s water is the mother of mankind. If that refers to some Chinese creation myth, I’ve never heard it. The mother radical is an ultra-stylized representation of two breasts.
Also, the “above” character turned upside-down means “below”. What amazes me is that the Chinese and Japanese apparently aren’t explicitly taught this stuff, but then who teaches Greek and Latin roots in English class anymore?)
“Bi-polar bear looks more like a
panda which is not a bear but a marsupial which may be or not be bi so bye bye bi , you buy this?”
Actually, I believe you are mistaken. Koalas are marsupials, not bears, but pandas are bears, or very closely related–I even read an article in Science News just last night that described how pandas are able to digest meat, but not bamboo–but their taste buds may be responsible for their diet.
It’s also a cultural thing - I was taught in the college that I used to work for (which had a high population of Chinese students) that if you give someone of Chinese nationality a gift, especially at a party or something, they often won’t open it there, and don’t be offended. It’s considered rude to just open it in front of everyone. They have a gift table and display the wrapped gifties, and will open them in private. Most likely to avoid any hurt feelings if the person either gave an inferior gift by comparison (or duplicate gift) or to avoid showing any disappointment if it’s not well-received. :)
ladywolf17 over 14 years ago
Give it to me then. I’ll be happy to open it for you.
WoodEye over 14 years ago
Chinese philosophy.
pschearer Premium Member over 14 years ago
Oh, just open it and take the Prozac!
(Bell3rose might also have mentioned that the Chinese character for “sea” has three radicals: water, man, and mother, meaning the ocean’s water is the mother of mankind. If that refers to some Chinese creation myth, I’ve never heard it. The mother radical is an ultra-stylized representation of two breasts.
Also, the “above” character turned upside-down means “below”. What amazes me is that the Chinese and Japanese apparently aren’t explicitly taught this stuff, but then who teaches Greek and Latin roots in English class anymore?)
mntim over 14 years ago
Looks like we have the bamboo version of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
bmonk over 14 years ago
bell3rose said, about 9 mammals ago
“Bi-polar bear looks more like a panda which is not a bear but a marsupial which may be or not be bi so bye bye bi , you buy this?”
Actually, I believe you are mistaken. Koalas are marsupials, not bears, but pandas are bears, or very closely related–I even read an article in Science News just last night that described how pandas are able to digest meat, but not bamboo–but their taste buds may be responsible for their diet.
Chuck1002 over 14 years ago
You know, if Karma simply would read this comic strip, she’d know why he won’t open it.
Just a thought! :)
Vbartilucci over 14 years ago
Cool, Shroedinger’s gift.
Shang-Xia is the best zen panda since Sweetwater from Jon J. Muth’s children’s books.
Ravynne over 14 years ago
It’s also a cultural thing - I was taught in the college that I used to work for (which had a high population of Chinese students) that if you give someone of Chinese nationality a gift, especially at a party or something, they often won’t open it there, and don’t be offended. It’s considered rude to just open it in front of everyone. They have a gift table and display the wrapped gifties, and will open them in private. Most likely to avoid any hurt feelings if the person either gave an inferior gift by comparison (or duplicate gift) or to avoid showing any disappointment if it’s not well-received. :)
Happy New Year, Justin!