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The secret to business success in China may be to bombard clients with courtesy, politeness, and rose emojis
The secret to business success in China may be to bombard clients with courtesy, politeness, and rose emojis
Chinese youth are identifying with the struggles of the protagonist in Lu Xun’s “Kong Yiji,” as they face unemployment and limited job prospects desp…
How the “yin-yang tone” of Chinese netizens turns praise into criticism and sincerity into satire
Grow your enthusiasm with the character for growth, length, and seniority
Single dogs, lonely frogs, and other ways young Chinese singles creatively express loneliness, jealously, or even contentment online
Chinese netizens are ripping a new generation of young celebrities to shreds for their less-than-stellar performances in various interviews
Learn the best (and worst) ways to propose in Chinese
Learn about this character for numbers, counting, and much more
Celebration of love or social obligation? Learn the language of Chinese weddings, from invitations to the ceremony itself
How netizens are giving modern makeovers to traditional New Year greetings
From impatient instructors to common mistakes on the road, here’s a language guide to driving in China
From denoting various levels of illness to the “Gods of Plague,” 疒 is a radical you need to know in sickness or health