______ are pleasant, polite or harmless sounding words or expressions used to mask harsh, rude or infamous truths.

Are “please” in English and “请” in Chinese used in the same way in communication? If they are not, what differences can you find between them?

What cross-cultural differences can you find between English and Chinese thanks?

He is as strong as a horse.

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Request the honour of your presence.

称呼语用于招呼别人，引起其注意。

敬请指正。

What does abstract thinking refer to?

趁热打铁。

How would you explain the fact that “greenhouse” and its equivalent in Chinese “温室” are formed differently?