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Mastering the Art of Livestreaming Sales
As China’s e-commerce industry reaches the crescendo of its annual Singles Day festival buying frenzy, livestreamers are battling it out to squeeze cash from an increasingly reticent consumer base
“Retirement Lit” is Helping China’s Youth Reimagine a Future Without Rest
With the government officially confirming the long-speculated decision to raise the country’s retirement age, young Chinese workers are turning to sarcasm to cope with the seemingly endless toil that lies ahead
Idiomized: How to Spend Your Vacation in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to describe your unique vacation travel styles
The Art of Chinese Clickbait
Attention! Here are the headline-writing techniques you need to master on China’s internet!
Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters
Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King
Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people
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
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
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
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