Learning Chinese together (with an Englishman)

On our first date, at a foot-massage parlor in Dali Ancient Town, Jon learned how to read and say his first Chinese character — pain — 痛(tòng). That was the beginning of our romance, along with our Chinese-character-sharing adventure. Fifteen months later, we were on our way to get married… As the plane descended in Las Vegas, I pointed to the setting sun and showed him the Chinese character for Marriage (婚). “To wed is like getting the Woman (女) at Dusk (昏)!” After a slight pause, I added “However, the character for Dusk has another meaning — to faint. Perhaps in 20 years’ time, when you look at your Woman (女) again, you might Faint (昏)! Ha!” <a href="https://linzybearswings.medium.com/learning-chinese-together-with-an-englishman-ee8656f7117e">Read More</a>