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游: Learn the Chinese Character for Journeys and Adventures
The character 游 is for travel, imagination, and going with the flow
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
Roasted: How Chinese Netizens Are Hating On Terrible Actors
How Chinese netizens express disappointment in the poor performance of highly paid actors
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
Learn the Deceptive Language of China’s Matchmakers
How to decipher the exaggerations and deceptions of matchmaking professionals
Choice Chengyu | Idioms for the Year of the Dragon
Kick off the Year of the Dragon with some useful Chinese “chengyu” about this mythical creature
Learn Chinese Greetings Perfect for the Year of the Dragon
Use puns, poems, and memes to welcome in the Year of the Dragon
How a Character That Once Referred to Barbarians Now Represents Civility
Learn how the character 文 went from being a term for the uncivilized in ancient China to referring to literature, refinement, and culture in the modern day
How to Navigate the Jargon of a Chinese Job Interview
Learn to decipher the opaque language of interviewers and use wordplay to land a dream job
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