All languages have kinship terms and distinguish characteristics in relatives. For example, “grandmother” versus “mother” distinguish generation, and “母亲” versus “婆婆”distinguish blood relationship. Then what characteristic does “mother” versus “father” distinguish?

How are introductions conducted in English?

Explain the functions nonverbal messages perform in human communication.

你对他期望过高了。干这活他还是新手呢。

天网恢恢，疏而不漏。

饭菜不好，请大家随便吃。

Please return the book to me as soon as you’ve read it.

—Hasn’t he approved your plan?

—Yes, he has.

You’re invited to come to my house. (用敬语翻译)

What does the phrase “waving a red flag” mean?

What is body language?