On our first date, at a foot-massage parlor in Dali Ancient Town, Jon learned how to read and say his first Chinese character — pain — ???(tòng). That was the beginning of our romance, along with our Chinese-character-sharing adventure. Fifteen months later, we were on our way to get married…
As the plane descended in Las Vegas, I pointed to the setting sun and showed him the Chinese character for Marriage (???). “To wed is like getting the Woman (???) at Dusk (???)!”
After a slight pause, I added “However, the character for Dusk has another meaning — to faint. Perhaps in 20 years’ time, when you look at your Woman (???) again, you might Faint (???)! Ha!”