EASY-TO-READ MANDARIN CHINESE
绘画—— 让想象成为可能
一本解释“梦”的书—— 《周公解梦》
AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible | 06
A book Explaining "Dreams" -"Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams" | 16
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陨石坑里的陨石去哪儿了？ Where does the meteorite in the crater go? | 11
Editor's Note Welcome to a captivating journey through diverse topics in this edition of The Mimir Magazine! Immerse yourself in the world of creativity with "AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible," exploring the fusion of art and technology. Ever wondered about the fate of meteorites in craters? Join us in "Where does the meteorite in the crater go?" for a cosmic exploration. Delve into the enigmatic realm of dreams with "A book Explaining 'Dreams' — 'Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams,'" unraveling the mysteries hidden within our subconscious. Experience the enchanting beauty of "Harbin in the Winter," as we paint a vivid picture of this northern Chinese city blanketed in snow. Discover the intricacies of the modern lifestyle in "Talk About The Single Economy," where the choices of single individuals shape a unique economic landscape. Join Xiaoming in his hilarious misadventures in "Some Misunderstanding," a tale filled with comedic twists and romantic confusions. Buckle up for an exhilarating ride across these thought-provoking articles that promise to entertain, enlighten, and leave you craving more. Welcome to our newest edition! Happy reading! Alison English Editor for TMW Vol.22 Jan.15, 2024 TMM | 01
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Hello, I'm Alison! I'm a freshman from the east coast of the United States. I've got a “seem-to-be-cold” personality but an insatiable curiosity + passion about current events. When it comes to food, I'm all about exploring the diverse flavors in the school cafeteria, and I'm passionate about trying out various cultural cuisines. Everyone is unique. Every culture is fascinating Life, to me, is like a thrilling adventure, and I can't wait to dive into it all. Whether it's discussing hot topics or savoring global flavors, I'm excited to share my enthusiasm with you!
hello everyone! I am Wang Xinmiao, a professional Mandarin teacher. I have worked in some famous Chinese Language Program, taught the global live Chinese program of Chinese Language and Culture Education Foundation of China, and a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language in the college. For more than ten years, I have been engaged in teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, teaching Chinese courses at all levels. Be good at oral communication teaching, and help students to understand Chinese culture and local customs. The classroom forms are flexible, diverse and colorful, so that students can find the beauty of Chinese and learn to use it in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. TMM | 02
CONTENT
ARTS AND SCIENCES AI Painting - Making Imagination Possible
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绘画——让想象成为可能
AI
Where does the meteorite in the crater go?
11
陨石坑里的陨石去哪儿了？ ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES A book Explaining "Dreams" -- "Zhou Gong Interprets Dreams"
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一本解释“梦”的书——《周公解梦》 CONTEMPORARY LIFE Harbin in the Winter
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冬季的哈尔滨 STORY Some Misunderstanding
一些误会
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BUSINESS OBSERVATION Talk About The Single Economy
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谈谈单身经济 Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube
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friends 莉莉
艾米 Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures. She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.
Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.
达达
凯文
Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.
Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2
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Have you ever tried dipping your creative brush into the world of AI painting? Lily and Dada have not only tried it; they're diving deep into the pixels of this innovative art form. What makes AI painting so fascinating, and how does it transform Lily and Dada's artistic journey? Get ready to uncover the palette of possibilities as they share their insights into the mesmerizing realm of AI-driven art. Ready to unleash your creativity with a touch of technology? Read on and join Lily and Dada's AI painting exploration! Editor:Alison TMM | 06
ARTS AND SCIENCES
：达达为什么喜欢用AI画画？ Q2：达达认为AI画画会取代人类设计师吗？为什么？ Q1
莉莉很喜欢画画，达达也是。这一天，他们聊起了AI绘画的事情。 莉莉：达达，你知道什么是AI绘画吗？ 达达：当然知道，我最近也在试着用AI来画画，我看很多设 计师都在用呢。 莉莉：是吗，看来你很喜欢AI绘画。 达达：是的，AI画得非常快，能很好的表达出我想表达的内 容，而且颜色也非常丰富。 莉莉：我也试着在用，不过我感觉我画的很丑，而且不是我 想要的。 达达：我开始也会有这个问题。AI也是需要被不断训练的。 我给你看两张画。 达达打开电脑，给莉莉看他桌面的两张图片。
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莉莉：这两张画的都是鱼，第一张像一个小朋友画的，第二张一看就 是很会画画的人画的。
达达：这两张其实都是我用AI画的。我一会分享给你几个网站，里面 有怎么用AI画地更好的方法，你看几个方法就明白了。
莉莉：太好了，谢谢达达。对了，其实开始知道AI绘画的时候，我不 是很喜欢。我觉得它会取代人类设计师。
达达：我明白你的担心，不过我不这么认为。我不否认AI确实画得很 好，但是画什么内容，用什么方式和风格画，这些都还是来自人类。 而且，它毕竟不是人类，很多时候不能准确理解我们的意思。不过AI
是一个很实用的工具。它可以丰富我的想法。我没有灵感的时候，就 喜欢用AI来帮我。而且不同人用AI的能力也是不一样的，不同人用AI
画出来的画也是很不一样的。所以我认为AI就像互联网一样，是一个 很好的工具，你说对吧。
莉莉：我很喜欢你说的这些。如果AI是工具，那我们确实可以学习一 下。看来以后我要多跟你学习用AI绘画。 达达：没问题！
作者：一凡 TMM | 08