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New Slang Coined by the Tokyo Olympics

Mysterious Oriental Power? YYDS? The Olympic Games has invented new language among netizens

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Why is juicy gossip known as a "melon" in Chinese?

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A Cute Way of Saying No

One of the hottest Chinese memes to express rejection

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A Viral Elegant Phrase to Lessen the Pain of Inequality

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Vulgar Love Words from Wang Sicong

Babe, do you get the new cheesy slang from China's most notorious playboy?

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Cynical sayings of depressed Chinese youths

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