Horse, Horse, Tiger, Tiger
Ferida Wolff writes: In China, it is the tone of the character that makes the word and, depending upon which is used, the meaning changes. The character ma, for instance, can mean you are calling your mother, asking a question, naming a horse, or saying something offensive. Read More...
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