Harmonious River Crabs: Chinese Internet Euphemisms
Chinese language is an enigma...but that doesn't mean you can't understand its clever wordplay, starting with Chinese internet homophones
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Wearing the Qipao: A Beautiful and Old-fashioned Legacy
Let’s look at the story behind a charming and iconic garment of Shanghai -- the qipao!
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How To Pronounce Chinese Tones
Guest post: Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo], creator of Elementary Chinese, helps expats in China learn the day-to-day Chinese they need – to communicate what they want.
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Remembering Nanjing: The 83rd Anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre
Today, December 13th is the 83rd anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre. Writer Andrew Gao remembers visiting the Nanjing Massacre Memorial hall for the first time.
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Wuxia: A Genre Unique to China
Nowadays, wuxia stories are widespread throughout China. One of the reasons why it has become such a popular genre lies in its themes.
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Chinese Tattoo Artist Shares Her Artform
Tattoo artist Ma Jia shared her vision of the tattoo industry in China
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The Charming Water Towns by Yangtze River
Let me bring you into the elegant and fascinating world of Jiangnan water towns!
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Sex Education in China—Is Ignorance about Sex Safe?
In light of rising accusations of sexual assault in China, new materials in sex education push us to reevaluate how we educate our youth on...
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China’s Love of Meat: Why Vegetarianism Is Still Novel in China
In a country where the older generations still remember the pain and poverty of their youth, having meat at every meal is a point of...
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An Authoritative Ranking of Celebrities’ Chinese Tattoos
On a scale from meh to cringe, how bad are these Chinese character tattoos?
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Female Chinese Stand-Up Comedians Stand Up for Themselves
In China, women comedians take the stage: for funnies, and for feminism.
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How Snacking Reflects China’s Social Economic Class
Snacking isn't only a great way to pass the time; it’s also a cultural phenomenon.
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Why Speak Chinese 2020 promo video
Features Why Speak Chinese previous winners and 小马在纽约 @xiaomanyc! Don’t forget to read the video requirements below! #WhySpeakChinese2020 guidelines (English) #WhySpeakChinese2020 guidelines (Español) #WhySpeakChinese2020 guidelines...
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36 Milestones on the Way To Chinese Fluency
Celebrate each of your language learning wins! Every Mandarin Chinese learner will reach these milestones before they become fluent.
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