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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
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
Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
Zeroes to Heroes: Chinese Fans’ New-Found Love for Losers
China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed
Roasted: How Chinese Netizens Are Hating On Terrible Actors
How Chinese netizens express disappointment in the poor performance of highly paid actors
How Chinese Netizens Navigated the Lunar New Year
Despite challenges like packed trains and nosy relatives, young Chinese used creative ways to ensure a peaceful Lunar New Year at home
Learn Chinese Greetings Perfect for the Year of the Dragon
Use puns, poems, and memes to welcome in the Year of the Dragon
The Art of Hunong: Netizens’ Have Perfected Tactics to Avoid Conversation
Chinese netizens have mastered the art of slacking to survive in an increasingly stressful society
Mentally Stable: Top Memes and Slang of 2023
In a year marked by a competitive job market and viral trends, here are the words and phrases that netizens coined to talk about it all
The Toe-Curling World of Awkward Chinese Internet Slang
A guide to expressing embarrassment like a Chinese netizen
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