Is “spiritual” a true equivalent to“精神上的”?

How would you define “common core English” from the viewpoint of the speaking style?

敬请光临寒舍。

2011年11月1日上午8点火车将到达北京。

What is your interpretation of the proverb “An Englishman’s house is his castle” and people’s behaviours related to the proverb?

Many people intend to get white-collar jobs after graduation.

请赐教。

What does the gesture “touching or pointing to one’s own nose by raised thumb” signify in western culture?

God help those who help themselves.

Men and women, old and young, all joined in the battle.

What does the statement “Language is the carrier and container of culture. ”mean?