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Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people
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Learn the Viral Slang of the Paris Olympics
From “sense of relaxation” to “makeshift troupe,” discover how Chinese netizens are talking about the Paris Olympics
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An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
CHINESE CHARACTERS
物: The Ox, the Earth, and the Infinite
How the character for “ox” evolved to encompass everything within the cosmos
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Idiomized: How to Flaunt Your Wealth in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance
SOCIAL CHINESE
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
STREET TALK
Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
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Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers
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Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
IDIOMS
Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation
CHINESE CHARACTERS
游: Learn the Chinese Character for Journeys and Adventures
The character 游 is for travel, imagination, and going with the flow
SOCIAL CHINESE
Checking In: A Language Guide to Social Media Travel Posting
Learn how to “check-in” at China’s viral tourist destinations and post about travel online
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