The simplest rule I know is: Use 两(liǎng) when the number is followed by a noun. Otherwise, use 二 (èr). Examples: 二）二加二得四。 两）地铁晚两分钟。 Disclaimer: I am not qualified Mandarin Chinese Teacher or native Chinese speaker. It means my notes about Mandarin Chinese may contain mistakes. If you spot any error, let me know in comments… Continue reading Difference between 二 and 两.
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USS Dominik @ Watford
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open in 1925. I visited this station on 06.04'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 42 stations this year (15%). Since I started this project I… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Watford
How to learn chinese character?
It is simple. Practice a lot. In this post, I wrote a few tricks that can help you learn Chinese character. Remember about the order of writing the character (it will help you to remember). Try to connect the meaning of the word with something (for example when you write down car, try to think… Continue reading How to learn chinese character?
Winkworth Arboretum Walk
This is a quick report from my trip to Winkworth Arboretum near Godalming. I visited this place on 3rd November 2018. It is owned by National Trust. Let's start from understanding what arboretum means: An arboretum is a botanical collection composed exclusively of trees. (Wikipedia) or in plain English .. area full of various types of trees. It… Continue reading Winkworth Arboretum Walk
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge report – part 6 – Summary
In this part, I should write about my thoughts about various aspect of the trip and overall summary More about my plan for a challenge can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ Table of contents for this report can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ MY THOUGHTS I will write about various aspects of trips including booking tickets, staff,… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge report – part 6 – Summary
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 5 – Penzance – London Paddington
In this part, I should write about my trip that should be from Penzance* to London Paddington, but it wasn't due to storm crippled a railway network More about my plan for a challenge can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ Table of contents for this report can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ I finally arrived at Plymouth where train… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 5 – Penzance – London Paddington
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 4 – Aberdeen -> Penzance
In this part, I will talk about my trip experience between Aberdeen and Penzance where things went from bad to worse and even more worse. More about my plan for a challenge can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ Table of contents for this report can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ At Dundee, I was left out by Caledonian sleep… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 4 – Aberdeen -> Penzance
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 3 – London Euston -> Aberdeen
In this part, I will talk about my experience with travel on Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Aberdeen*. More about my plan for a challenge can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ Table of contents for this report can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ On arrival, I was informed that the train will go as far as Dundee and… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 3 – London Euston -> Aberdeen
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 2 – Before travel
In this part, I will talk about some news about my trip before travel on the day of the start of my journey and on my experience at Virgin Train First Class Lounge. More about my plan for a challenge can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ Table of contents for this report can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/10/18/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge-report-part-1-introduction/ … Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 2 – Before travel
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 1 – Introduction
A few months ago I wrote about a challenge I was planning to do. I planned to travel from London Euston to London Paddington via Aberdeen and Penzance. More about it can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/23/doms-32-hours-on-trains-in-the-uk-challenge/ This is a 6 part series report about my Dom 32 hours on the train in UK challenge that… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge Report – part 1 – Introduction
About Chinese Names
Chinese people using first name and surname, but when they call somebody they start from the surname and then the first time. I wish to know that crucial information before I met my current wife as at the beginning for a half year, I call her by surname. From my experience, it is sporadic that… Continue reading About Chinese Names
Coolpointer.003 : Buran Shuttle pictures
Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/05/22/coolpointer-introduction/ It is an article about the Buran shuttle. The bad news is this entry is in Russian so I have no idea what post is about but the good news it contains lots of amazing pictures of the abandoned Buran shuttle. If you are interested in space… Continue reading Coolpointer.003 : Buran Shuttle pictures
USS Dominik @ Canary Wharf
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station is in the zone 2. This station was open on 07.08.1999. I visited this station on 23.08'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 42 stations this year… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Canary Wharf
Is it worth to upgrade your meal from BA’s “exclusive online menu” in World Traveller (Economy class)?`
Abstract This note is about my opinion of is it worth to order food from BA's exclusive online menu instead of regular food in economy class. Keywords BA, British Airways, Food, World Traveller, Economy Class Bullet points as key points to take away Worth to buy if you want to a little spoil yourself with… Continue reading Is it worth to upgrade your meal from BA’s “exclusive online menu” in World Traveller (Economy class)?`
(Un)Lucky numbers in the Chinese culture.
In this post, I would like to write about lucky and unlucky numbers in Chinese culture. 六 and 八 are considered as lucky numbers so you can see people spend a fortune to be able to use 6's and 8's in their phone numbers, registration and so on. 四 is considered an unlucky number (as… Continue reading (Un)Lucky numbers in the Chinese culture.
USS Dominik @ Kensal Green
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Kensal Green This station was open on 01.10'1916. I visited this station on 28.07'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 42 stations this year (15%). Since I started this… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Kensal Green
USS Dominik @ Chalfont and Latimer
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ chalfont latimer This station was open on 08.07'1889. I visited this station on 18.08'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 39 stations this year (14%). Since I started this project,… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Chalfont and Latimer
About Age in the Chinese culture.
I already wrote a post about age. In the previous post, I wrote about when to use 几岁 and 多 大. Link can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/26/difference-between-age-characters. In this post, I will talk about asking for age in the Chinese culture. There is an interesting difference between the Western and Chinese culture with regards… Continue reading About Age in the Chinese culture.
USS Dominik @ Harrow-on-the-Hill
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Station and Area: Any interesting historical events and Trivia Originally called Harrow and but it was renamed in 1894 to Harrow-on-the-hill. The current name is misleading because the station is the… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Harrow-on-the-Hill
USS Dominik @ Northwick Park
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 28.06'1923. I visited this station on 28.07'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 35 stations this year (13%). Since I started this project I… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Northwick Park
Difference between 几岁 and 多大 ( Age)
When you ask about age, you will use 几岁 or 多大. When you use 几岁 or 多大? If a person is under 10, then you use 几岁. Otherwise, you use 多大. I am not 100% sure, but apparently, it is nice to ask old people about age (even woman). Disclaimer: I am not qualified… Continue reading Difference between 几岁 and 多大 ( Age)
USS Dominik @ Kenton
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 15.06'1912. However, the Bakerloo line started serving this station from 16.04'1917 I visited this station on 28.07'2018. At the time of writing this blog entry, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Kenton
USS Dominik @ St. James’s Park
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 24.12'1868. I visited this station on 01.06'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 32 stations this year (11%). Since I started this project… Continue reading USS Dominik @ St. James’s Park
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge – Plan
I am a big fan of the challenges on the "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour", and I like to watch YouTube channels like @pauls_trips, @DennisBunnik and I even supported a legendary Geoff on Patreon in his epic adventure to do @allthestations in the UK. I always wanted to do these kinds of things, but I had "excuses"… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge – Plan
USS Dominik @ Croxley
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Originally opened as Croxley Green on 2.11'1925. I visited this station on 15.06'2017. The station is in Zone 7, and at first, the only feature I liked was a very spacious toilet… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Croxley
Preparations to travel to China
This is my list of useful tips and advices from my experience with flying to China. I hope you will find them useful too. Do make a copy of your passport, driving licence and/or ID card and email them to yourself. It’s also a good idea to take photos of these and save them to… Continue reading Preparations to travel to China
Working with people in the disabilities.
WARNING! I know that writing bad things is trendy on the internet of the anonymous hate, so honest warning, this note will contain good thing about McDonald's. I just read about McDonald's worker with down syndrome who is celebrating 30 years at work. (Article can be found here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3869008/McDonald-s-worker-syndrome-Russell-O-Grady-celebrates-30-years-job.html ). That inspired me to write… Continue reading Working with people in the disabilities.
USS Dominik @ Heathrow Terminal 1,2,3,4,5 .. 100
USS stands for underground secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open in 1977. I visited this station on 30.10'2017. A small airfield was build here in 1929, and then there was a plan to build a military airport, but due… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Heathrow Terminal 1,2,3,4,5 .. 100
USS Dominik @ Uxbridge
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 04.07'1904. I visited this station on 06.06'2018 Uxbridge station is one of my favourite stations on the London Underground as It shows that concrete buildings can… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Uxbridge
USS Dominik @ Warren Street
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 22.06'1907 as Euston Road. I visited this station on 05.06'2018. This station is small, but corridor seems to be quite long. I like this station for… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Warren Street
Dominik Symonowicz 