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Glossary Warmth | listen: mandarin .ra .wav / cantonese .ra.wav | Warmth, or "wen" in chinese, is a term used in Chinese medicine. |
Wash Bad Things Away | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | This is an old Chinese saying which means to "wash away" the "bad lucks" of last year so as to prepare for a whole new beginning of another year. |
Wine | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | Wine is also called Jiu in China, and was especially popular during the Tang dynasty. |
Winter Solstice | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | The Winter Solstice is when all the family members gather together for a feast. It is also known as the coldest day of the year accoring to the lunar calendar. |
Wok | listen: mandarin .ra.wav / cantonese .ra.wav | A utensil for cooking. |
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