As China launches a national weight management campaign, we take a look at idioms about being thin—once considered another major health risk througho…
With innovative features like auto parking and gaming cockpits, smart EVs are capturing the hearts of young buyers. Here’s a language guide to buying…
After a food safety scandal, China’s largest milk tea brand Mixue Bingcheng has emerged seemingly unscathed thanks to its supporters’ loyalty. Learn …
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to praise a free spirit, or to discipline a rebellious child
Master Chinese cinephile lingo to spot gems and avoid duds
Explore the character for romantic love, parental devotion, benevolence, and much more
From beating competitors to secure tickets to rooting for their favorite artists, here’s the inside lingo of live music fans in China
Consider yourself a slang master? Take TWOC’s annual buzzword test and find out if you really are in the know
Over the centuries, the character 玩 has evolved from encapsulating an appreciation for jade to describing a state of entertainment and even a lack of…
As China’s e-commerce industry reaches the crescendo of its annual Singles Day festival buying frenzy, livestreamers are battling it out to squeeze c…
In a tongue-in-cheek attempt to gain control over their lives—or a means of excusing bad habits—China’s netizens are role-playing as emperors and ser…
With the government officially confirming the long-speculated decision to raise the country’s retirement age, young Chinese workers are turning to sa…
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