I am looking for a Chinese tutor in Shanghai A friend of mine is looking for a Mandarin tutor in Shanghai to help with his son, who is 7 years old.  It would only be twice a week for an hour or so each time.  The tutor must be good with children, friendly and outgoing, and preferably experienced.  Some English skill would be very helpful as well.  Please send me a message if you're interested.  Thanks!

Why is 13 used to mean something or someone silly in Chinese? I have heard many people say "十三" when describing a person or thing that is silly. What is the origin of this term?

What is the origin of the term "AA" as used in China? I know it means to split the bill or have separate checks but where did it come from? Does it stand for something? Thanks!I know for certain that AA does NOT come from the US. We never use that term for splitting a bill!

Are there other cheers in sports besides 加油? When I watch a game on TV or go to a sports event, that seems to be the only cheer I heard from the crowd.I am looking for cheers in Mandarin, not English. Thanks!Thank you everyone for your great answers! I'm sorry I can only pick one to be the best answer.

中文流行歌 - 我在学 我喜欢听中文歌，但是很多歌词我不了解。我不是说一个词一个词翻译。 我想知道全部的意思。 例子 - 王力宏的歌，大城小爱： 乌黑的发围盘成一个圈 (dark hair coiled in a circle?) 缠绕所有对你的眷恋 (twisting all my memories of you?) 搁着半透明的脸 (touching a translucent face?) 嘴里说的语言完全没有欺骗 (none of the words from your mouth are lies?) 屋顶灰色瓦片安静的画面 (gray roof tiles forming a peaceful frame?) 灯火是你美丽那张脸 (lights are your beautiful face?) 终于找到所有流浪的终点 (at last i've found an end to my wandering?) 你的微笑就输了疲倦 (your smile loses all tiredness?) 千万不要说天长地久 (please don't say this is forever?) 免的你觉的我不切实际 (or you will think I'm unrealistic?) 想多么简单就多么简单 (think it's simple so more simple?) 是妈妈告诉我的哲理 (is the wisdom my mother told me?) 脑袋都是你心里都是你 (you fill my mind, you fill my heart?) 小小的爱在那城里好甜蜜 (a small love in the city is sweet?) 念的都是你全部都是你 (all my talk is about you, everything is you?) 小小的爱在那城里只为你倾心 (a small love in the city because you freely?) 让我大声的对你说 (allow me to say to you loudly?) i'm thinking of you (hehe, this one I know!) 那回城的票根你留做纪念 (the return tickets you save as a memento?) 不必害怕面对离别 (don't be afraid to face leaving?) 剪掉一丝头发让我放在胸前 (let me cut one strand of hair to place on my chest?) 走到那里都有你陪相随 (wherever I go you will always be with me?) 谢谢大家的帮助！

In Chinese TV shows and video games . . . I often see the term "PK". What does that mean? Please, no links to Wikipedia as I already tried that and it did not answer my question.

How would you explain the difference between 了解 and 明白? When is it more appropriate to use one over the other?

What is the correct word for "pet", as in to pet a dog? Would it be 拍拍 or 抚摸？ Or some other word entirely?

When should I use 的 and when should I use 得5？ I know that 的 is possesive or descriptive attributive. Can you give me examples of using 得5？ Particularly when it is a structural particle used after a verb linking it to a phrase indicating effect, degree, etc. 谢谢！Thanks for your help everyone! I understand now.