CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 智

This character adds a little wisdom to our lives

STREET TALK

On Humanity

Why young Chinese call themselves “laborers,” “balance payers,” and “tool people”

SOCIAL CHINESE

Blind Love

How to navigate China’s blind date scene

SOCIAL CHINESE

Fanning the Flames

Talking like a true fanatic of a Chinese idol

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

On the Character: 吃

A versatile character to suit any palate

STREET TALK

Riding the Wave

The origin of “后浪,” the newest inspirational buzzword for Chinese youths

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Idioms That Roar

Ancient sayings about fearsome tigers

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

On the Character: 卫

A character that will never let down its guard

SOCIAL CHINESE

Vine Vocabulary

A guide to hobnobbing with the wine snobs

DIALECTS

Fangyan Friday #13: Historic Henanese

The cradle of Chinese civilization maintains a distinctive dialect