Category Archives: Vocabularies

When we make grammatical errors, even if we are sincere, it is not excused. This 语病, as the Chinese calls it, in linguistics, particularly in prescriptive linguistics (proper use of language to deliver the best result of understanding), is called … Continue reading →

Very cool polymer. Polyurethane tubes can be molded into various shapes and tracks. Rich applications, more than just for hydraulic tubing.[@more@]

Verb: Palter Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information   I remember a college professor once told me that if there's something he couldn't explain, he would try to throw in big words to make … Continue reading →

Interim Pastor = 代理牧师  = Locum [@more@]

Glossophobia, fear of public speaking. Glossa means tongue in Greek.  [@more@]

It is amazing how beautiful the light is. Crepuscular ray, a new term that I just learned yesterday at an astronomy lecture, is something I've seen and wonder if it has ever been named. The one with ray through holes … Continue reading →