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Chinese urban dictionary: 'wujiecao'

adj. To describe somone who speaks or acts without the constraints of societal norms or standards; to be vulgar, crass or socially unacceptable.

by That's Beijing, 17 November 2014

Ask a Laobeijing: What do you think of Apec?

"It is a big event, so I hope China won’t lose face. First, we must make sure the air will be clean when those leaders come. I am sure we can do it if we want to. Second is the traffic."...

by That's Beijing, 10 November 2014

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xiao xian rou

The young, fearless, successful and – most importantly – enviably good-looking

by That's Beijing, 02 November 2014

Ask a Laobeijing: What's the difference between marriage today and marriage when you were young?

How do the times affect love?

by Karoline Kan, 01 November 2014

Chinese urban dictionary: Huisanguan!

Modern Chinese thinking holds that a person’s entire belief system can be broken down into three parts – this word destroys all three.

by That's Beijing, 12 September 2014

Ask a Laobeijing: What do you think about mixed-race marriage?

“Some of my old friends tease me, saying: ‘Hey, you are going to have a mixed-race great grandchild, that doesn’t sound good.’ In the past ‘mixed race’ was as bad as some...

by Karoline Kan, 11 August 2014

Tales of the city: free at last

Last month we published an image of what has become a regular sight in Dongzhimen this summer – a roadside turtle-peddler. Little did we realize, it would prompt one reader to do the...

by That's Beijing, 05 August 2014

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Ni jiali ren zhidao ma?

phrase. Lit.: “Does your family know?” A phrase used to tease someone when they reveal a unique personality trait or quirk, often an embarrassing one, or one that a conservative...

by That's Beijing, 23 July 2014