Learn From the Bible Book Pīnyīn Plus Material JW Library App Scripture Links

In the _Learn From the Bible_ book _Pīnyīn_ Plus material, beginning in Lesson 48 for now, *JW _nwtsty_* scripture links are now available that go to the scriptures in the JW Library app, when tapped on an iPhone or iPad. (Android has not been tested yet.) troubadourworks.com/tiandi/lf...

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On an Apple Silicon Mac, when the *JW _nwtsty_* links are clicked in a WebKit-based browser like Safari or Orion, they go to the scriptures in the JW Library app. On other browsers, they go to the scriptures on jw.org. troubadourworks.com/tiandi/lfb/P...

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MEotW: gòngtōng

The Mandarin Expression of the Week is:

• gòngtōng

Are Chinese characters really more universal than alphabetic writing systems are?

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MEotW: Hāmǐjíduōdùn

The Mandarin Expression of the Week is:

• Hāmǐjíduōdùn

Do Chinese characters really directly represent meaning visually, without dependence on language sound?

Table from p. 129 of the book The Chinese Language: Fact and Fantasy

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Proofread Musical Notation With Pīnyīn Lyrics for Song 162

In the _"Sing Out Joyfully" (sjj)_ _Pīnyīn_ Plus resource, musical notation with _Pīnyīn_ lyrics & "flashcards" is now available for song 162. (proofread, mobile-friendly, auto-zooming musical notation 🎼, song links sorted by no., zip file for offline use…) troubadourworks.com/tiandi/sj...

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MEotW: shénhuà

The Mandarin Expression of the Week is:

• shénhuà

What are some common myths about Chinese characters?

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