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

These are Shanghai's 10 Most Popular Surnames

Shanghai's ten most common family names revealed.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 01 August 2017

Useful Mandarin Phrases: Thanksgiving

A list of essential Thanksgiving phrases to help you through the classic American holiday!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 17 November 2022

Spotlight: Jocelyn Richards, Founder of Juicy Mandarin

Richards founded a popular Instagram account that teaches helpful, everyday Mandarin and which has quickly amassed a loyal following.

by Phoebe Kut, 16 January 2020

5 Fast Facts About 'China's Conscience,' Cui Yongyuan

From a prominent TV host to running noodle shop.

by Tristin Zhang, 13 December 2018

Useful Mandarin Phrases for Spring Festival and the Year of the Rat

Handy phrases to help you survive Chinese New Year.

by Urban Family, 20 January 2020

Useful Mandarin Phrases for Spring Festival and the Year of the Pig

Handy phrases to help you survive Chinese New Year.

by That's, 31 January 2019

5 Fast Facts About 'The Bane of Fugitives,' Jacky Cheung

Even criminals on the run can’t resist the chance to see him live in concert.

by Jonathan Zhong, 08 January 2019

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