Big-Result Theory: The Chinese Internet on Shortcuts to Success
From marrying rich to getting paid on time, “da jieguo” has become the catchphrase of Chinese hustle culture as well as a way for young netizens to m…
From marrying rich to getting paid on time, “da jieguo” has become the catchphrase of Chinese hustle culture as well as a way for young netizens to m…
Stuffed buns and bubble tea are two of the latest delicacies to be added to the English language’s ever-growing menu of mouthwatering Chinese termino…
How one character embodies a world, from the people below to the stars above
Born in 1930s China as the name of a grassroots movement supporting the country’s war effort, “gung ho” evolved into a popular American phrase celebr…
As mental health pressures mount, young Chinese are borrowing from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to build a new vocabulary to capture the …
In the sprawling world of “Earth Online,” a one-life game with no chance to restart, every exam is a boss fight, every job a quest, and every life cr…
With the national men’s soccer team absent once again from the upcoming FIFA World Cup, how are netizens mocking (and supporting) Chinese soccer?
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Office workers in China are using humor and language to navigate an uncertain future of “cyber resurrection”
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From “foundation generals” to “industrial saccharin,” Chinese TV drama viewers are minting a new vocabulary to roast the plots, characters, and value…
In an uncertain world, young Chinese turn to food for simple joy and quiet rebellion against the fast-paced modern life—taking pride in eating well a…