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Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
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deghyp posted on 2019/08/10Ever wondered about the complex history of Taiwan and China? This video dives deep into the fascinating linguistic and historical dynamics, from Austronesian languages to the Chinese Civil War, giving you a fantastic chance to boost your advanced vocabulary and cultural understanding. You'll pick up specialized terms and gain insights into topics like Sinicisation and Dutch Formosa!
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eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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US /ˈpriviəs/
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UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
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