sou diu, what??

A recent viral video in China shows a man skillfully frying rocks in a mix of garlic, oil, and chili pepper. He introduced it as suodiu (嗦丢), literally meaning “suck and discard,” referring to how the dish was eaten (sorry to disappoint; you’re not actually supposed to eat the rocks). The suodiu in question was sold for 16 RMB per serving (around $2). The steep price tag shocked viewers, who felt that there was hardly anything edible on the plate. The admittedly peculiar dish actually has a long history in China. Originating in Hubei, a province often referred to as the “Land of Fish and Rice,” suodiu was first invented… Read More

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Gerund or Present Participle

I might lose my mindWaking when the sun’s downRiding all these highsWaiting for the comedownWalk these streets with meI’m doing decentlyJust glad that I can breathe I’m trying to realizeIt’s alright to not be fine on your own Now I’m shaking, drinking all this coffeeThese last few weeks have been exhaustingI’m lost in my imaginationAnd there’s one thing that I need from you can you come through, through? V-ing form as a gerund and a present participleThe difference between a gerund and a present participle is simple: a gerund is an ‘ing‘ form of a verb that functions as a noun, and a present participle is an ‘ing‘ form of… Read More

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Difference between AR, VR, MR and XR

Apple Vision Pro is an upcoming augmented reality (AR) headset developed by Apple Inc. It was announced on June 5, 2023 and is set to be available for purchase in early 2024 in the United States. It is Apple’s first major product introduction since the Apple Watch in 2015. What is the different some application of reality? There are many technologies that alter our perception of reality by adding digital elements to the physical world to a greater or lesser extent. All these technologies can be situated at some point of the virtuality continuum according to the extent that the digital elements block the real-world environment and their interactive capabilities.… Read More

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