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Story explanation

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The red bean grows in southern lands. With spring its slender tendrils twine. Gather for me some more, I pray, Of fond remembrance is the sign.

红豆生南国，春来发几枝。

愿君多采撷，此物最相思。

In episode 1.3.33《或者 Vs 还是》, we compared "或者"Vs "还是", which both means "or" in English.

In this episode, we are sharing with you 3 more advanced use of "还是" which has the sense

1) 还是1:give a suggestion ( normally in structure"还是......吧")

2)还是2: comparing options and conclude this is the best

3) 还是3: Still

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Wang Wei, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty wrote a famous poem about the red beans, which made it more well-known as a symbol for deep love. As the ancient love token, red beans symbolize love and fidelity in Chinese culture.

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The red bean grows in southern lands. With spring its slender tendrils twine. Gather for me some more, I pray, Of fond remembrance is the sign.

红豆生南国，春来发几枝。

愿君多采撷，此物最相思。

Three women, three representatives, are fearless, thirty .

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