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Learn the latest slang, memes, and trends of China’s netizens
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Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters
Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King
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Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people
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Learn the Viral Slang of the Paris Olympics
From “sense of relaxation” to “makeshift troupe,” discover how Chinese netizens are talking about the Paris Olympics
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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
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Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
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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
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Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers
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Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
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Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation
SOCIAL CHINESE
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
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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
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