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12 Trendy Chinese Phrases from 2017 You May Have Missed

Here's a look back at some notable Chinese slang words from 2017.

by That's, 29 December 2017

A Complete Guide to Chinese Number Hand Gestures

If you're living in China, you've got to know these ten simple hand signs.

by Catherine Lee, 18 February 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xiao Touming

Xiao Touming are the poor souls who don't draw attention to themselves and are largely ignored in social situations.

by Mia Li, 19 January 2017

Creator of Pinyin Zhou Youguang Dies at 111

The man who created a system for the romanization of Chinese character passed away over the weekend.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 16 January 2017

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

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Shenshou Dang

A shenshou dang is someone who, instead of looking things up for themselves, insists on bothering others by asking them for information.

by Mia Li, 22 December 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Gan' ga ai

Expert autopsies of gan' ga ai (aka awkwardness cancer) have concluded that it is a mixture of anxiety, social awkwardness, shame and guilt.

by Mia Li, 29 November 2016

A Brief Guide to Chinese Internet Slang

Online slang is not only a means to simplify and update the Chinese language, but also a natural and fun way to respond to current events on social media.

by Dominique Wong, 06 November 2016

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