Do you think that writing in Chinese is more "colorful?"
Yes, I think writing in Chinese is more colorful. That’s because China has a very long history, and there are many stories happened and many philosophers during the time. In American paper, we often only write the fact, but in Chinese paper, we can express our moods. I have to say that writing in Chinese is much more colorful.
That is to say, when you are writing in Chinese, what images do you form in your head?
I think when I am writing in Chinese, I will write some beautiful words in the head. Sometimes I will also write an ancient story which is very useful for my topic.
Chinese characters are very beautiful - when writing with these characters, tell us what is going on in your mind.
I strongly agree with you that Chinese characters are very beautiful. When I am writing these characters, I will think the real scene in my paper. I will feel the happiness and sadness that I have written. Chinese characters can move readers and move writers. So I never stop to imagine it in my mind when I write characters.
China has a long, rich, history - how does this long, rich, history affect you as a writer when you are writing in Chinese?
As a Chinese, I am very proud of her long, rich history. Furthermore, the history affects me very much. As a writer, history teaches me many good stories about all topics. When I am writing in Chinese, I could write essays like poems. The long and rich history lets me become knowledgeable. Therefore, I must say that Chinese history affect me too much as a writer when I am writing in Chinese.
How do you feel when you must write in American English?
I think that is fine, but I can’t write as beautiful as in Chinese. Sometimes, I also feel sad because in American English I can’t express what I want clearly. However, I also like to write in American English, and I think it’s also useful.
In ENGL 396, many of your projects have involved the use of images, photos, and/or videos. Did using these items help you to express your ideas better in English? Why or why not?
Of course, these items like images, photos, and videos are very useful and help me to express my ideas better in English. They let my paper look more beautiful and more abundant. In addition, they help me to express what I want to write but are difficult to write out. All in all, I love them very much.
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i agree. i have almost the same process in mind while doing writing. we can always use any events which took place in history and put our comment on it. and images , photos etc do help us express our ideas, since we cant write in english as good as in chinese. i always face the problem that i know what to talk about and have plenty of things to tell, but im lack of words to express them.
Hi Sarah:
I agree with that Chinese words are much more beautiful. for Chinese to write an essay and use words, it is much easier than we use in English.i mean although what we learn in college are very useful, Chinese is still my favorite one. Use Chinese to mention pictures, motions in your mind. maybe because we can't understand what essay in English is good or not, the background of Chinese 5000 years are not easy to be replaced by English.
I think you love Chinese writing deeply~ Chinese character is the most beautiful character I have ever. Chinese article can show the long, rich history by using cool figure characters, good organization and also great ideas. Also, you can release your emotion when you write the article. Writing is like talking, a way can let others know what happen to you and what your opinion are about some issues
Hi, Sara!
I agree with you very much. In Chinese writing, we always put our moods in the words. For example, if we want to show I am very happy today, I will use many words to describe the blue sky, green grass and the singing birds. Nearly most American don’t know what I am saying, they will think we are writing about the beautiful scenery. So they don’t understand Chinese students.
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