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Parent’s Corner: My son taught me something today

1280 sats \ 13 comments \ @cryotosensei 15 Oct alter_native

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I know I am an English teacher, but my Mandarin is just as, if not more, proficient. I am used to explaining Chinese idioms and proverbs and vocabulary words to my hapless friends and colleagues.

My son outshone me today though. He shared what he had learnt in school. "亻is 单人旁 and 彳 is 双人旁,” he said enthusiastically. My jaw dropped.

Oh my goodness, what are they teaching kindergarten kids these days?! And how did I live so long without knowing the names of these radicals?

Cheers to the younger generation trouncing their elders! 长江后浪推前浪! (cháng jiāng hòu làng tuī qián làng; literal translation: the rear waves of the Yangtze River pushes forward the frontal waves) 🌊

When was the last thing your child taught you something new?

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103 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 15 Oct

Nice, your son can teach you fluid dynamics.

51 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 15 Oct

Impressive! What stimulated his interest in this subject?

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @didiplaywell fwd 15 Oct

He is joking :P , it's a pun on the expression "the rear waves of the Yangtze River pushes forward the frontal waves"

48 sats \ 4 replies \ @DesertDave 15 Oct

My son is constantly reminding me to stay in the moment. He is really great at remaining present.

11 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 15 Oct

I hope he doesn’t lose this groundedness of spirit n continues to be your inspiration

35 sats \ 2 replies \ @nym 15 Oct

Same. Life can be cruel sometimes.

17 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 15 Oct

Life is tough, but so are you.

I know it sounds cheesy, but I came across it during a low period in my life and never forgot it

5 sats \ 0 replies \ @DesertDave 15 Oct

🙏

24 sats \ 4 replies \ @didiplaywell fwd 15 Oct

Thank you sensei for bringing to us another beautiful piece of your language, it's always delightful. And thank you for your generosity as always :)

Cheers to the younger generation trouncing their elders!

Amen to that.

the rear waves of the Yangtze River pushes forward the frontal waves

Loved it.

What's the meaning on radicals your son brought to you??

100 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 15 Oct

No particular meaning. He taught me the names of the radicals. But knowing these will make me more informed and ready to teach my daughter in the future haha

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @didiplaywell fwd 15 Oct

Can you think of an expression, in the form of a saying, that uses uncommon radicals?

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 16 Oct

Let me think about it n get back to you

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @didiplaywell fwd 16 Oct

Ok!! :)