If you wanna see the chinatown in New York.
One of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China
It has been the heart of China’s history for centuries and there is scarcely a major building of any age in Beijing that does not have at least some national historical significance. Renowned for its opulent palaces.
Beijing Opera
京剧 or BeiJing opera was initially an exclusively male pursuit. The Qianlong Emperor had banned all female performers in Beijing in 1772. The appearance of women on the stage began unofficially during the 1870s.
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What? 什么?
These characters in RED, 什么, pinyin: shénme can be used in several ways, here are the six various ways:
[1] (interrogative subject，object，object of prep)
[2] (in indirect questions/speech subject，object) 什么
shénme
[3] (relative) 所…的 suǒ....de
[4] (interrogative，in indirect questions/speech) 什么 shénme
[5] (in exclamations) 多么 duō me
[6] (disbelieving) 什么
shénme
The tone matters.
An exclamation. Or it can be in disbelief. Each said in a different tone gives it a different meaning...
今日事，今日毕
今日事，今日毕
Pinyin: jīnrì shì, jīnrì bì,
Literally: Today's task, today's job to complete.
Meaning: Don't put off until tomorrow what can be done today.
One of the Chinese idioms that I like very much is 今日事，今日毕. This is also one of the secrets of learning Chinese Mandarin. Many times, someone have the problem of completing a task because of procrastination.
The good news is, procrastination can be overcome. There are strategies that can be learn to help yourself through and overcome procrastination.
Here's a video to share:
If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted -- there is practically nothing she can't do. -Helen Lawrenson
Pinyin: jīnrì shì, jīnrì bì,
Literally: Today's task, today's job to complete.
Meaning: Don't put off until tomorrow what can be done today.
One of the Chinese idioms that I like very much is 今日事，今日毕. This is also one of the secrets of learning Chinese Mandarin. Many times, someone have the problem of completing a task because of procrastination.
The good news is, procrastination can be overcome. There are strategies that can be learn to help yourself through and overcome procrastination.
Here's a video to share:
If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted -- there is practically nothing she can't do. -Helen Lawrenson
Here's how you can Overcome Procrastination
ACT AFTER YOU PLAN
* start with a written plan of action to avoid getting distracted
* keep your plan simple and straightforward
* start with the one thing you must get done today to feel productive
* should be a manageable item you can complete in 10-15 minutes
* break the day up into a number of "action sessions" for other tasks
* balance the time spent planning with time spent creating or doing
* avoid over-planning -- another method of procrastination
* before ending your day, spend 10 minutes reviewing your progress
* take time to plan your actions for the next day
BE VISION-DIRECTED
* your tasks should match your values or purpose
* if not, you will find it hard to summon the energy to tackle them
* bring each task into congruence with your basic mission
* if you can't, take it off of your list
BITE-SIZED PIECES
* don't put any "to-do" on your list that takes more than 30 minutes
* if it takes longer, it's actually a series of smaller "to-do's"
* break each step out and list it separately
* you don't have to tackle all the steps of a project in one sitting
* spread a large task out over several work sessions
* you will see greater progress as you check more items off your list
* you will avoid getting bogged down in one large task or project
DECIDE TO SCHEDULE IT
* determine how much you can do or tolerate at a time
* don't push yourself too far or you'll get bored or frustrated
* plan these project "pieces" into your daily activities
* set a "completion point" for accomplishing each small task
* completion points give you an end in sight to look forward to
GOOD ENOUGH IS GOOD ENOUGH
* don't try to do everything perfectly
* perfectionism often causes procrastination
* perfectionists would rather put it off than do an incomplete job
* rather than perfection, aim for progress
* any small step toward completion is an accomplishment
JUST DO IT
* do the worst job (or part of the job) first and get it out of the way
* once you tackle the part you are dreading, the rest is a breeze
* stop spending time planning and just jump into doing it
* set a time limit -- "I'll file papers for 5 minutes"
* alternate unpleasant jobs with tasks you enjoy
* delegate out items you can't make yourself do
PLAN AROUND INTERRUPTIONS
* interruptions tend to occur in identifiable patterns
* notice when interruptions occur, by whom, and why
* take steps to prevent those interruptions before they occur
* if they can't be prevented, learn how to delegate to someone else
* if they can't be delegated, learn how to delay until you are finished
REMEMBER TO MAKE IT FUN
* make the project and environment as pleasant as possible
* play music, open a window, have a cold drink, etc.
* give yourself the best tools and work space for the project
* take a few minutes to organize your work space
* a clean desk allows you to focus without visual distraction
* it's only a chore if you think of it as a chore
STAYING MOTIVATED
* find an "accountability partner" to track your progress
* schedule a regular time to check in with a friend or colleague
* rewarding your accomplishments encourages productivity
* give yourself a break, a treat, a nap -- whatever is a reward for you
* reward every step along the way, not just the end result
* the bigger the accomplishment, the bigger the reward
Source
* start with a written plan of action to avoid getting distracted
* keep your plan simple and straightforward
* start with the one thing you must get done today to feel productive
* should be a manageable item you can complete in 10-15 minutes
* break the day up into a number of "action sessions" for other tasks
* balance the time spent planning with time spent creating or doing
* avoid over-planning -- another method of procrastination
* before ending your day, spend 10 minutes reviewing your progress
* take time to plan your actions for the next day
BE VISION-DIRECTED
* your tasks should match your values or purpose
* if not, you will find it hard to summon the energy to tackle them
* bring each task into congruence with your basic mission
* if you can't, take it off of your list
BITE-SIZED PIECES
* don't put any "to-do" on your list that takes more than 30 minutes
* if it takes longer, it's actually a series of smaller "to-do's"
* break each step out and list it separately
* you don't have to tackle all the steps of a project in one sitting
* spread a large task out over several work sessions
* you will see greater progress as you check more items off your list
* you will avoid getting bogged down in one large task or project
DECIDE TO SCHEDULE IT
* determine how much you can do or tolerate at a time
* don't push yourself too far or you'll get bored or frustrated
* plan these project "pieces" into your daily activities
* set a "completion point" for accomplishing each small task
* completion points give you an end in sight to look forward to
GOOD ENOUGH IS GOOD ENOUGH
* don't try to do everything perfectly
* perfectionism often causes procrastination
* perfectionists would rather put it off than do an incomplete job
* rather than perfection, aim for progress
* any small step toward completion is an accomplishment
JUST DO IT
* do the worst job (or part of the job) first and get it out of the way
* once you tackle the part you are dreading, the rest is a breeze
* stop spending time planning and just jump into doing it
* set a time limit -- "I'll file papers for 5 minutes"
* alternate unpleasant jobs with tasks you enjoy
* delegate out items you can't make yourself do
PLAN AROUND INTERRUPTIONS
* interruptions tend to occur in identifiable patterns
* notice when interruptions occur, by whom, and why
* take steps to prevent those interruptions before they occur
* if they can't be prevented, learn how to delegate to someone else
* if they can't be delegated, learn how to delay until you are finished
REMEMBER TO MAKE IT FUN
* make the project and environment as pleasant as possible
* play music, open a window, have a cold drink, etc.
* give yourself the best tools and work space for the project
* take a few minutes to organize your work space
* a clean desk allows you to focus without visual distraction
* it's only a chore if you think of it as a chore
STAYING MOTIVATED
* find an "accountability partner" to track your progress
* schedule a regular time to check in with a friend or colleague
* rewarding your accomplishments encourages productivity
* give yourself a break, a treat, a nap -- whatever is a reward for you
* reward every step along the way, not just the end result
* the bigger the accomplishment, the bigger the reward
Source
A bird that speaks Chinese!
It is amazing how even animals have such level of intelligence.
Taking the first step to learn the Mandarin Chinese language is the most critical.
The other important element is the cultivation of your interest!
If a bird can do it, you can too!
