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Choice Chengyu: Idioms Don’t Only Come in Fours
The Chinese ‘chengyu’ that aren’t four characters long
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Parallel Idioms that Cross Language Barriers
English and Chinese sayings that are almost exactly equivalent
STREET TALK
The “Disease” of Social Confidence on the Chinese Internet
Netizens have identified a condition worse than social anxiety—“Social NB Disorder”
DIALECTS
Fangyan Friday: The Tempestuous Tones of Ningbo
Proximity to the sea has influenced the dialect of this Zhejiang port city
SOCIAL CHINESE
A Language Guide to Avoiding “Death By Praise”
How to remain clear-eyed in the face of flattery
STREET TALK
Chinese Netizens are Bringing “Emo” Back
Learn what it means to “emo” in Chinese internet-speak
CHINESE CHARACTERS
On the Character: 野
The history and development of a Chinese character that is far-seeing and untamed
STREET TALK
How Chinese Shippers “Chew” on On-Screen Couples
China's super fans have a range of slang to describe their love of fictional TV couples
SOCIAL CHINESE
Playing Chicken With China's New Superkids
China’s education system is no game of chicken—here's a linguistic guide to how to survive it
STREET TALK
Why are players called "Sea Kings" in Chinese?
Chinese internet slang for unfaithful partners and their manipulative tactics
STREET TALK
Humbug or High-Quality Human?
An embarrassing dating video gives rise to China's latest slang for sleazy males
IDIOMS
Book-lovers in Ancient Times
Stories and idioms about seven people who overcame challenging obstacles to read
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