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Word: dopplereffect (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1986-1986
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...ofChinese heritage, I was born in America. In fact,my Chinese probably isn't too much better thanyours." What hasn't been explained to me iscrossing Mt. Auburn street to the strains fromtownies' cars of "Ch'ing ch'ong (sp.?) sianara(sp.?)" amplified and distorted by the Dopplereffect. More frightening was being accosted lateone night by very drunk and white Harvard men with"Hey China girl, let's see what's in yoursleeves." Ha, ha, ha, ha, HA. "What makes youthink you're any better than me?" my mind screams,as my silent Asian face burns red, turned down tothe...

Author: By Joan H.M. Hsiao, | Title: Remembering Their Harvard Experience | 6/4/1986 | See Source »

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