Tuesday, January 15, 2008

China Daily Muse - Origins

The China Daily Muse is a contemplation and commentary on the idiosyncrasies of daily life, as seen through the eyes of two Chinas.

China (sl) : is a term of address, derived from the cockney rhyming slang china plate, meaning mate. In South Africa, China is a friend, buddy, mate. Very popular term. Can also be used aggressively, as in: "Are you tuning me kak, China? - are you giving me shit, mate?".


Muse: Contemplation which abstracts the mind from passing scenes; absorbing thought; hence, absence of mind; a brown study. --Milton.