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Why is there no consistency in the plural forms of words ending on an “f” (e.g. safe, roof, dwarf, etc.)?

grammatical-number orthography asked Dec 14 '11 at 15:04

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When should you use 尽管 (jǐnguǎn) instead of 虽然 (suīrán)?

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What is the origin of the word 雪茄 (cigar)?

loanwords asked Jan 8 '12 at 21:20

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Why was 滾 (gǔn) simplified to 滚?

simplified-chinese asked Jan 8 '12 at 21:29

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How should one properly construct compound nationalities?

compounds demonyms asked Nov 16 '11 at 20:31

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How did 舆论 come to represent Public Opinion?

mandarin meaning asked Dec 22 '11 at 6:48

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What are the differences between 男女, 公母, and 雄雌?

word-choice asked Jan 9 '12 at 14:11

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