Want to Discuss Chinese Culture and Practice English?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around Chinese culture and the desire for language exchange, specifically focusing on the experiences and perceptions of Chinese culture from both a Chinese university student and non-Chinese participants. The scope includes cultural exploration and language practice.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • A Chinese university freshman expresses a desire to discuss Chinese culture and practice English, indicating a willingness to share insights about their culture.
  • A non-Chinese participant who speaks Mandarin inquires about the freshman's background, showing interest in personal connections and cultural exchange.
  • One participant challenges the notion of "mystery" surrounding Chinese culture, suggesting that the internet has diminished such perceptions and invites questions about China.
  • A later reply references a previous discussion about Western perceptions of China, highlighting the idea that many view China as a "big question-mark" due to the government's secrecy.
  • Another participant acknowledges the secrecy in China, indicating a shared understanding of the complexities surrounding the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the concept of mystery in Chinese culture, with some rejecting the notion while others acknowledge the secrecy associated with the current government. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these perceptions.

Contextual Notes

The conversation reflects varying degrees of familiarity with Chinese culture and the complexities of cross-cultural communication, as well as the influence of political context on perceptions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in cultural exchange, language learning, and the dynamics of East-West cultural perceptions may find this discussion relevant.

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I am a chinese university freshman.
Having joined here for several months I discovered that there are many intelligent ones here.
We can talk about the mysterious chinese culture(as western always reckon) and I yearn for a chance to practice my oral english in return if I can understand what you say.
my msn passport is czufo@msn.com
But the prerequisite is you are free I am not intend to trouble you!

REGARDS
 
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Hi there. I'm not Chinese but I can speak Mandarin. What part of China are you from? What university do you attend?
 
Nihow!

Mystery? What mystery? What do you want to know about China?:wink: This whole "mysterious orient" thing went the way of the dodo with the advent of the internet. it's the year 2003, I'm not Marco Polo, and you're not selling me silk, so if you have questions, pose away and we'll answer them I speak a few mandarin words here and there, and I have some chinese friends.
 
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Nihow!

Mystery? What mystery? What do you want to know about China?:wink: This whole "mysterious orient" thing went the way of the dodo with the advent of the internet. it's the year 2003, I'm not Marco Polo, and you're not selling me silk, so if you have questions, pose away and we'll answer them I speak a few mandarin words here and there, and I have some chinese friends.

In another Topic, Chaoszen asked what westerners think about China, and I told him that China is largely a big question-mark to many of us. I was refferring to the current comunist government's policy of secrecy.
 
Oh ok. Now it makes more sense in that context. I agree that there is a great degree of secrecy there.

Don't take my odd sense of humor as offensive. Just messin with you Chaoszen:wink:
 

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