Mark Brenndorfer
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Mark Brenndorfer - Cameron McKean
Mark Brenndorfer studied Chinese and Japanese language and culture (and minored in every other subject) at four universities in New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Japan, as an excuse to travel the world and meet new people.
He earned his Grade 8 in classical guitar, and utilised these skills working as a music teacher, touring Australasia in various bands, and making records - all as an excuse to see the country and stay up late.
He likes thinking about world cuisine, Cambodia, Chinese orthography, Gary Snyder, the 1992 and 1993 Toronto Blue Jays, parasailing, karaoke, and The Twilight Zone.
Latest Articles
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Find the Best Online Chinese Dictionary
There are a number of online Chinese-English dictionaries. What makes for a good online dictionary? Which Chinese dictionaries are the best?
Dec 13, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Get a Chinese Name
Learn how English-to-Chinese name translation works, and how Chinese symbols are used to write English names.
Nov 23, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Chinese Character Tattoos Gone Wrong
Tattoos of Chinese characters can be beautiful and meaningful. But, in the wrong hands, they can be inaccurate and even illegible. What are some common tattoo mistakes?
Oct 13, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Chinese Symbol Tattoos
Chinese character tattoos are very popular. Unfortunately, they are also often badly composed, poorly translated, and needlessly cliché.
Oct 5, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Some Differences Between Chinese and English
Chinese and English languages differ in many fundamental ways. Learn how the writing systems, grammar, and phonetics of these languages are different and similar.
Oct 1, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Top Ten Alternative Hong Kong Attractions
Tourist companies typically recommend the same tried and true sights and destinations for Hong Kong tourists. But what about the other, hidden gems in this super-city?
Sep 26, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Mandarin Chinese Tones
Mandarin Chinese uses tones in the pronunciation of words. But how do tones work? And can using incorrect tone mean accidentally saying something inopportune?
Sep 24, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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Learn to Read Guitar Tab
Anyone interested in learning popular guitar music will find it necessary and extremely handy to learn to read guitar tab.
Sep 6, 2009
- Mark Brenndorfer
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