The stories behind the characters

Many people complain about how difficult it is to learn Chinese characters.

It is true that most of the time, we do not have a clue what the pronunciation of a Chinese character is until you learn it.

But, what about the meanings?

Could we tell the meanings of a Chinese character by just looking at it?

(before answering, try looking at these characters, though you have to have some basic knowledge of Chinese characters first!)

明，掰，囍，嬲 ，囚

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's Valentine's Day!

Have been reading poems these day and found one I quite like. (Though it is a sad poem!)

Have it translated into English here:

我知道凡是美丽的总不肯，也不会为谁停留。

所以，我把我的爱情和忧伤挂在墙上展览，

并且出售

——席慕容《画展》

Art Exhibition

If beauty does last, it is a rare privilege.

Therefore,

my love and sorrow are hanging for sale,

on the exhibition wall.

-Xi Murong