
Piecing Together New Phrases from Old
How “online language artists” combine simple phrases into their own internet language

The Art of Saying Nothing
Chinese netizens have become experts at “feihua wenxue”: using superfluous language to get out of any awkward situation

Words to Sum Up 2021
Results of the annual Chinese Pandian competition reveal the hottest characters, words, and phrases of the year

Good Vibes
On the origin of “positive energy,” the propaganda catchphrase that has taken on a life of its own
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