January 2005…already a “piece of China”
The other day I went to a Chinese grocery…I believe it’s the only one of its kind in Porto…it was hard to find, but after a wile and questioning everyone who passed on Rua de Alegria…no, I didn’t ask to any “lady” [for who doesn’t know this can be quite a tricky street to ask for something] I finally found it…but the difficult part was still to come…the owner [a very nice old lady] couldn’t say a word in Portuguese, and I’m not that close to be an expert in mandarin…so as you can imagine I had some problems expressing my self…and irony of ironies I was looking for a dictionary…however by the end [not far from starting to get insane] I was helped by her grandson who knew some Spanish…
…this episode allowed me to get a tiny view of what I will experience in my everyday life this year…so for “safety reasons” it’s better to take some pictures and avoid some misunderstandings…blessed mobiles with cameras…that will help…where am I going to start?
By the way I already know some words in mandarin and if you remember I promise to give you some lessons…so this is my small contribution for now…
…this episode allowed me to get a tiny view of what I will experience in my everyday life this year…so for “safety reasons” it’s better to take some pictures and avoid some misunderstandings…blessed mobiles with cameras…that will help…where am I going to start?
By the way I already know some words in mandarin and if you remember I promise to give you some lessons…so this is my small contribution for now…
Portuguese / English / Mandarin [Romanized]
Olá /Hi / Nĭ hăo
Como estás? / How are you? / Nĭ hăo ma?
Muito bem. E tu? / Fine. And you? / Wŏ hĕn hăo. Nĭ na?
Eu também estou muito bem! / I’m also fine! / Wŏ yĕ hĕn hăo.
Obrigado / Thank you / Xié xié!
Adeus / Bye / Zài jián
Olá /Hi / Nĭ hăo
Como estás? / How are you? / Nĭ hăo ma?
Muito bem. E tu? / Fine. And you? / Wŏ hĕn hăo. Nĭ na?
Eu também estou muito bem! / I’m also fine! / Wŏ yĕ hĕn hăo.
Obrigado / Thank you / Xié xié!
Adeus / Bye / Zài jián
Next Monday I will go to Lisbon…to handle the visa… I’m only leaving next 15th February however I have to get my passport…in my next post you will understand why…
posted by Gonçalo @ 11:43 PM
3 comments
3 Comments:
Ni Hao!
I just had to write something after reading this last post you've made. I also have a small story to tell. It's a story of another Portuguese guy on his way to China. He goes around chinese "Bazar's" trying to get in touch with them...
"Are you chinese?? From where in China?? I'm going there for 9 months ... "
The "dialog" is kind of short and quick. Not much information taken but... some smiles, some suspicious looks and lot's of "Sim,Sim!"'s.
I think the adventure already started...
PS: Visa on Wednesday … Departure on the 20th of January…
"roger & out ... "
Pedro Ribeiro
Good Luck, Gonçalo. It´s going to work just fine. If you want me to send you some "alheiras", "verde tinto" e "broa de avintes" just let me know.
Abraço,
José Barbosa e Silva
Hi "Fley-Lamos"!!!
Well, I didn't knew that Chinese grocery...but I know one! And you don't have to ask for information because is really easy to find it! I can even go there with you if you want! I forgot to tell you before, i am sorry... :) Do you know "Praça da República"? I am sure you do...it is there near the French institute (where it was 'cause it isn't anymore) and a travel agency! There you can find Chinese and Japanese food and they have also dictionaries , movies, some books...
Kisses
Sofia... A Ana ;)!
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