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CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 演

A character that helps you fake it ’til you make it

STREET TALK

What’s in Chinese Netizens’ DNA?

What Chinese netizens mean when they say, “My DNA moved”

STREET TALK

The “Disease” of Social Confidence on the Chinese Internet

Netizens have identified a condition worse than social anxiety—“Social NB Disorder”

SOCIAL CHINESE

A Language Guide to Avoiding “Death By Praise”

How to remain clear-eyed in the face of flattery

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Playing Chicken With China's New Superkids

China’s education system is no game of chicken—here's a linguistic guide to how to survive it

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STREET TALK

Why are players called "Sea Kings" in Chinese?

Chinese internet slang for unfaithful partners and their manipulative tactics

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STREET TALK

Slap Bash

The memes that punish those who break their word

LANGUAGE

2018: The Year in Words

Reform anniversary, trade war and some slang words covered by TWOC won the Chinese word-of-the-year contest

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STREET TALK

Money Talks

Slang in poverty and richness

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STREET TALK

Hit’ Em Up

In the age of celebrity rumors, “solid hammer” is evidence that packs a punch

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