Chinese Urban Dictionary: Zhanan

In the Chinese language, 'zha' is probably the lowest appraisal you can give to anything.

by Mia Li, 14 July 2016

9 Chinese Slang Words from 2016 You May Have Missed

Here's a look back at some notable Chinese slang words from 2016.

by That's, 27 December 2016

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Holiday Season

In case you need a little help communicating in Chinese this holiday season.

by Urban Family, 19 December 2022

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Zhuangbi

Zhuangbi is pretending to be who you wish you were to ease the pain of being the embarrassing disappointment that you usually are.

by Mia Li, 12 April 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Goudai

How did goudai – which means dog leash – come to mean 'go die'?

by Mia Li, 28 April 2016

Useful Mandarin Phrases: New Year’s Celebrations

Greetings and well wishes to ring in 2020!

by Urban Family, 30 December 2019

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Yanzhi

Literally meaning 'face number,' yanzhi is a mark on the scale of how pleasing a face looks.

by Mia Li, 26 October 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Ditupao

Literally meaning 'map cannon,' ditupao is the act of attacking individuals or groups based purely on where they are from.

by Mia Li, 16 May 2017

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