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SOCIAL CHINESE
The Updated Dictionary of TV Drama Roasting
From “foundation generals” to “industrial saccharin,” Chinese TV drama viewers are minting a new vocabulary to roast the plots, characters, and values they love to hate
How Chinese Netizens Find Joy, Identity, and Rebellion in Food
In an uncertain world, young Chinese turn to food for simple joy and quiet rebellion against the fast-paced modern life—taking pride in eating well and competing over who does it best
An AI Guru Has Become a New Battleground Between Young and Old
Chinese millennials have found an unlikely ally: an AI-generated elder who preaches what they can’t
War of Words: How Chinese College Students and Professors Survive the Thesis Season
Under the looming pressure of graduation and thesis defense, students and their mentors have resorted to academic sarcasm to cope with stress
Liuzi Vibes: How Chinese Students Survive Studying Abroad
With recent crackdowns on foreign students in the US, the prospect of studying abroad is becoming increasingly fraught for Chinese students—but they are no strangers to uncertainty away from home, as these phrases show
Car Talk: Starting a New Life on Wheels
With innovative features like auto parking and gaming cockpits, smart EVs are capturing the hearts of young buyers. Here’s a language guide to buying your first car in China.
How to Talk About Box Office Performance Like a Pro
Master Chinese cinephile lingo to spot gems and avoid duds
Love for Live: How Concert Fans Speak Their Passion
From beating competitors to secure tickets to rooting for their favorite artists, here’s the inside lingo of live music fans in China
The Art of Chinese Clickbait
Attention! Here are the headline-writing techniques you need to master on China’s internet!
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
