Chinese Phrases

CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 智

This character adds a little wisdom to our lives

Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

March 14, 2021

SOCIAL CHINESE

Gilded Expressions

The handbook on humblebragging in Chinese

Feb. 18, 2021

SOCIAL CHINESE

Game On!

A play-by-play of sports commentary in Chinese

Jan. 16, 2021

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

On the Character: 吃

A versatile character to suit any palate

Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Aaron Hsueh

Aug. 30, 2020

STREET TALK

Riding the Wave

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

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

Aug. 1, 2020

STREET TALK

On Food Liberty

China’s netizens are demanding new freedoms—to eat

Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)

July 4, 2020

CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 滑

Don’t let go of this slippery character

Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

March 29, 2020

CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 风

A character of ever-changing fortunes

Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Feb. 23, 2020

CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 摇

A character for when you need to shake things up

Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Jan. 21, 2020

STREET TALK

Shirking 9 to 5

From “stroking fish” to “buying soy sauce,” TWOC presents slang for slacking

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Dec. 16, 2019

SOCIAL CHINESE

Royal Roast

Learn the flowery lingo of China’s popular palatial conspiracy shows

Dec. 1, 2019

IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Romantic Ramblings

Singles Day isn’t just about the sales

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Nov. 14, 2019