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Idiomized: How to Flaunt Your Wealth in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers
Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation
Checking In: A Language Guide to Social Media Travel Posting
Learn how to “check-in” at China’s viral tourist destinations and post about travel online
Zeroes to Heroes: Chinese Fans’ New-Found Love for Losers
China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed
How Chinese Netizens Navigated the Lunar New Year
Despite challenges like packed trains and nosy relatives, young Chinese used creative ways to ensure a peaceful Lunar New Year at home
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