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who knows where can I find explanation of a word

Postby floralmania » Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:32 pm

I just want to find some explanations of some words,just like baidu baike(百度百科),
who knows some websites like that?
your direct answer will be appreciated
Thanks in advance
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Postby floralmania » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:21 pm

not dictionary
but to explain some words,and relative information must be showed
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Postby Chrisse » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:54 pm

百度 - A name, "Baidu"

百科 - encyclopaedia


For my translation needs I usually use this dictionary. When searching for words there are usually links to Chinese wiki-look a likes after the translation and explanations if you need further reading.
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Postby Chrisse » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:01 pm

Oh, you can always use the Chinese version of Wiki, then when you've found 百度百科 on it just click "English" to the left of the screen (if there is an English version) and there you go. This is an easier way if you don't know that much Chinese.
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Postby tihZ_hO » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:19 pm

floralmania wrote:not dictionary
but to explain some words,and relative information must be showed


This is what a dictionary is for. :roll: "When someone who is learning a language passes a intermediate point they should quit the translation dictionary in preference to a proper dictionary to improve vocabulary and understanding."

The worst thing Chinese do is always look for a translation dictionary!!! You aren't studying for how to pass a test, right? Or are you? High score low ability??

You want to improve your English? Then you need to toughen up and use an English dictionary and figure it out.

Sorry, if this seems a bit harsh, but come on, get with it.

YOU NEED TO TOUGHEN UP!

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Throw away that translation dictionary...you won't be needing that!!

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Re: who knows where can I find explanation of a word

Postby Medea » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:54 pm

floralmania wrote:I just want to find some explanations of some words,just like baidu baike(百度百科),
who knows some websites like that?
your direct answer will be appreciated
Thanks in advance


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Postby Medea » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:57 pm

tihZ_hO wrote: High score low ability??



That's mean :lol:
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Postby tihZ_hO » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:16 am

Well I did say she needs to...

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Postby paulinshanghai » Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:25 am

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But from the OP message (and my strong ear for Chinglish grammar) I think when she said 'I just want to find some explanations of some words,just like baidu baike(百度百科)' she just meant:
"I want to find a website that can explain things to me in a simple and easy way, like Baidu's version of Wikipedia (百科) does."

If you want an English/Chinese translator then check out the translator that i have http://www.orientnow.cn/WorldOfEnglish/ ... inese-101/
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Postby floralmania » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:29 am

Bingo,
I want to find a website that can explain things to me in a simple and easy way, like Baidu's version of Wikipedia (百科) does."

This is greatly right
I will try all above means you guys gave
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Postby Chrisse » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:02 pm

Wikipedia itself is usually very good. I take it you want an English encyclopaedia/dictionary?

But make sure that there are good references to what you read.
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Postby floralmania » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:46 pm

Wikipedia is good
the first time I have been this website
I just be on it
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