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Chinese Word Flashcard

Posted on 06/02/202506/02/2025 by Donglan

The Chinese Word Flashcard App is a simple web-based tool designed to help users learn Chinese vocabulary through interactive flashcards. I used this handy tool in my Chinese classes to make vocabulary learning more fun and effective—it keeps things engaging and makes practicing a breeze! 😊

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Smove: Smooth Moves for Families on the Go (Under Development)

Posted on 06/01/202508/05/2025 by Donglan

Smove is an independent-designing and developing web app to simplify and organize the home relocation process for families, with a special focus on supporting parents with young children.

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Three Moves by Mencius’ Mother

Posted on 05/01/202506/01/2025 by Donglan

The story of “Three Moves by Mencius’ Mother” (孟母三迁) is a timeless tale from ancient China, illustrating the profound impact of a good environment on personal growth and learning. Recorded in texts like the Biographies of Exemplary Women, it tells of Mencius’ widowed mother, who relocated their home not once, but three times, to ensure her son had the best surroundings for his development.

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Chinese Hangman Game

Posted on 04/01/202504/01/2025 by Donglan

My First Web Game: Chinese Hangman🎮 Sharing my very first web game application, built using Python and Flask and deployed to Azure Web Services. Inspired by the classic English Hangman game, this app challenges players to guess Chinese sentences, blending fun and learning into one interactive experience. See how many sentences you can crack! 🀄

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Self-awareness by Bai Juyi

Posted on 22/12/202405/01/2025 by Donglan

The Last Dance 破·地獄 (2024) is a recent Hong Kong movie that delves into the themes of life and death offers a meaningful and thought-provoking experience. The movie features a poignant reference to Bai Juyi’s poem “Self-awareness”: “置心为止水,视身如浮云。斗擞垢秽衣,度脱生死轮。Steady the mind like still water and view the body as fleeting clouds. Let go of impure desires and transcend the cycle of life and death.”

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Aug 2024 – Cloud Computing Bootcamp

Posted on 18/12/202422/12/2024 by Donglan

From August to November 2024, I embarked on an incredible 16-week Cloud Computing bootcamp that not only sharpened my technical skills but also transformed my confidence. The intensive program covered essential topics like Microsoft Azure, Python, Git, and Agile project management, and included hands-on projects where we worked as a team to tackle real-world challenges. Despite initial doubts about my abilities, I emerged from the experience with a deep sense of pride and readiness to step into the tech industry. This journey taught me the power of pushing past my comfort zone, and I’m excited to bring my new skills and confidence to the next chapter of my career.

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