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  • That evening , the Lindens, their two sons and I feasted on a local version of the classic hong shao yu red-cooked fish, fried until golden then braised in a soy-based sauce with fragrant seasonings like star anise, cinnamon and chili paste.

    China, As It Was Nina Simonds 2011

  • Becuase, you know, if I was secretly a shao lin-trained jihadi, of COURSE I'd be honest about that with the TSA!

    Thoughtcrime grrm 2010

  • Therefore, this profound and important spiritual teaching, Huo shao gong te lin, is to share with humanity not to be upset, not to be angry, not to yell, because you will lose your most important and valuable possession: virtue.

    Tao I Dr. 2010

  • There is a renowned ancient spiritual teaching: Huo shao gong de lin.

    Tao II Dr. 2010

  • Therefore, this profound and important spiritual teaching, Huo shao gong te lin, is to share with humanity not to be upset, not to be angry, not to yell, because you will lose your most important and valuable possession: virtue.

    Tao I Dr. 2010

  • “Huo shao gong te lin” can be translated as being upset or angry, or yelling at others is a fire to burn the forest of your good virtue or simply anger burns virtue.

    Tao I Dr. 2010

  • “Huo shao gong de lin” pronounced hwaw shao gawng duh leen means anger burns your virtue.

    Tao II Dr. 2010

  • So far she has blogged about plane food (Thomas Soukakos from Vios made her a box lunch), scallops in Hong Kong, xiao long bao (steamed soup dumplings) in Shanghai, hong shao ti pang at Jesse and dinner at Jean-Georges.

    Newstand & Bookcase 2008

  • Any Chinese fans who have ever shouted "black whistle" (hei shao) in frustration at poorly officiated games now have an epic scandal to confirm their worst suspicions -- not only about the soccer league but also about the government-run system behind it.

    Why Chinese Soccer Teams Stink 2010

  • For a change, flavor the soup with tamari soy sauce, mirin, shao shing rice wine; add sliced tatsoi or chopped bok choy, carrots, onions, whatever.

    A Chat with Soup & Bread Founder, Martha Bayne 2010

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