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Idiomized: Mastering the Art of Cooking in Four Characters
As one of the oldest professions, chefs have inspired many idioms that show wisdom beyond the act of cooking itself
Why Gen Z Is Turning Against Curator Cafés in China
As younger consumers favor experiences over products, “curator”-led cafés and boutiques have sprung up across China. Yet with growing pushback against overpriced, underwhelming offerings, is this trendy fad already losing its appeal?
构: The Character That Brings Blueprints Into Reality
Mastering the word underpinning everything from imagination and creation to conceptualization and transformation
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
Idiomized: Ancient China’s Most Famous Battle in Four Characters
Learn idioms of eloquence, trickery, and deceit—all inspired by the Battle of Red Cliffs
能: A Character Capable of Anything
How the original character for “bear” came to mean ability, power, and more
Money First, Love Later: How Young People Are Redefining the “Internet Valentine’s Day”
May 20, also known as the “Chinese Internet Valentine’s Day,” has over the years morphed into yet another shopping festival, much like the equally made-up “Singles Day.” But this year, the memes and slang that emerged seemed to push back against both consumerism and romance.
Food Fight: China’s Food Delivery Platforms Go Toe to Toe
In a scramble to capture and retain both customers and delivery riders, the country’s three biggest delivery platforms have gone into “war mode”
育: The Character That Follows You From Birth
Explore the character that encompasses birth, nurture, and education
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