By the way, both my father and one of my sisters has sallow skin colour like yours which makes the rest of the family jealous because in the summer months, they take a great tan quickly and evenly, while the rest of us turn red as a lobster.

Hils

I think your name is fine. It indicates a cheerful disposition. Are you cheery? Its not a name that is used in my country, but if it were it could be for either male or female. Lots of people don't like their given names. In Britain if you really dislike your name that much you can change this by de-poll. How does it work in China? 

Hils

Hi Sunny, why do you start your sentence in this manner? I feel offended by this term. There are too many people in this world who tag people with such names and its not acceptable. If you make these kind of jokes about yourself you'll only encourage them. What is wrong with your name? 

I think many years ago is more common but you can also say many years earlier, or you can also say many year before.

Hi, I dont think I find this particularly difficult, but I am Scottish and speak with a broader dialect than native English speakers. I think you have to think about the position of the tongue in your mouth when you speak. Ask your friends to try this. Shi2 - the tongue is closer to the roof of the mouth and curled, Si4 - tongue is more forward and touching bottom teeth and flatter.

Hils