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CHINESE CHARACTERS

Embrace the history of this clingy character

By Tan Yunfei (谭云飞) January 21, 2021

CHINESE CHARACTERS

A character that wears many hats

By Hatty Liu January 15, 2021

CHINESE CHARACTERS

Here’s a character that’s worth keeping an eye on

By Liu Jue March 6, 2018

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