In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: ") as a friendly greeting. This way of saying hello can seem a little bizarre to English speakers, but it's seen as a kind way to greet someone in Chinese. The rough English equivalent is "how are you doing?" This is not necessarily an invitation to get a meal with someone.  This phrase is pronounced "knee chill-uh mah." The final syllable rhymes with "raw." The "chill-uh" is pronounced at a slightly higher tone than the other two syllables, like this: "kneechill-uhmah." This isn't pronounced like a question in English — it doesn't "go up" at the end. In Chinese, this phrase is written "你吃了吗."  If someone says this to you, you can respond with "chī le, nǐ ne" ("吃了你呢"), pronounced "chill-uh, knee-nuh." This means "I've eaten, how about you?" " This is a great way to greet someone you haven't seen in a few days. Just like in English, the person you're talking to can respond with as long of reply as she or he wishes. You may get a short, vague answer or a long, detailed one — it depends how your friend is feeling.  This phrase is pronounced "zwee-jeen how-mah." The "zuì" almost rhymes with "Louie," but the "oo" is very short. The N in the second syllable is very light — almost silent. The final two syllables are pronounced as written. In Chinese, this phrase is written "最近好吗." Just like the Japanese say "moshi moshi" and Spanish speakers say "diga," the Chinese have their own special way of answering the telephone. This one is very simple: it's just one syllable.  Pronounce this almost like the way you'd say the English word "way." Again, you're not asking a question like you would in English here — don't raise your pitch at the end of the word. Say it with a normal, descending tone. In Chinese, this word is written "喂." " This greeting doesn't come across as rude as its English translation might suggest. Here, you are basically showing your respect by expressing mild interest in the person's day-to-day life. A closer English equivalent might be "What are you up to?"  This phrase is pronounced "chih narr." The first syllable uses a sound that's almost like a combination of the English i and u sounds. The second is held a little bit longer than might seem natural — it's almost like "nah-er" with no break in between. In Chinese, this phrase is written "去哪儿." " This is the sort of greeting you'd use when you're meeting an old friend you haven't seen in a long time. It comes across as very warm and affectionate. This phrase is pronounced "how jyoo boo-jyin." The "jy" sounds are tricky — it's almost like there's a very short "ee" sound in the second and fourth syllables. Again, the n sound at the end of the phrase is very delicate.
Summary: Use "nǐ chī le ma" ("have you eaten? Use "zuì jìn hào mǎ" for "how are things going? Use "wéi" to say hello on the phone. Use "qù nǎ'er" for "where are you going? Use "hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn" for "long time no see!

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use a dry paper towel or brush to wipe food debris off of your mortar and pestle. Wipe until the majority of the debris is removed. Dampen a clean cloth with warm water. Using your damp cloth, clean your mortar and pestle until your cloth wipes clean. You may rinse the cloth in between wipes to clean it. Make sure to ring out excess water from the towel before proceeding to wipe your mortar and pestle. Do this once all the debris is removed. Set your mortar and pestle aside on a drying rack to air dry. Flip it a couple of times to ensure an even dry on all sides. Make sure it is completely dry before storing it. Use a food-grade mineral oil. Pour a small amount of oil onto a clean paper towel or cloth. Then wipe the oil onto your mortar and pestle using the cloth. Food-grade mineral oil is odorless, tasteless, and will not spoil.
Summary: Remove food debris. Wipe your mortar and pestle. Let it air dry. Apply mineral oil.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After you remove the pan from the packaging, do a thorough wash to remove all the dust and particles. Products may also come in contact with bacteria and chemicals during manufacturing and shipping, so it’s important to clean your pan to make sure it is safe for cooking. Use paper towels or a clean dish towel to thoroughly dry the pan after washing and rinsing it. Extreme temperature changes—like putting a hot pan directly into cold water—can damage the nonstick coating and may even shatter the pan. While it may be tempting to quickly wash your dishes after cooking, it’s best to wait until your ceramic pan is cool before doing so.
Summary:
Wash ceramic pans in warm, soapy water before the first use. Allow ceramic pans to cool completely before washing them.