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The Most Important Phrase You'll Need to Know in China

20080731-olympic-rings.jpgOf all the tips he has for Beijing-bound travelers, number one on blogger David Feng's list is learning the phrase "Chi fan le ma?" The translation: "Have you eaten?" Since Beijingers are such serious eaters, the question makes a great first impression.

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I recommend this book on Chinese restaurant menus:

The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/presssite/metadata.epl?mode=synopsis&bookkey=22355

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