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

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laonü

Originally a Cantonese word, laonü began as a derogatory term for any poor young women in China who came to rich cities to find a partner.

by Mia Li, 22 June 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Nanyou Li Max

Is your boyfriend nanyou li max? If not, you might want to reconsider.

by Mia Li, 20 May 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Goudai

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

by Mia Li, 28 April 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Waiguoren

How 'crooked nuts' became the word for foreigners.

by Mia Li, 31 March 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Duoshoudang

People who are addicted to online shopping and vow repeatedly to quit but can't.

by THAT'S, 18 December 2015

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Feichai

The people that never give up, even when the odds are stacked against them.

by Mia Li, 24 November 2015

Chinese Urban Dictionary: He-he

Want to disagree without causing conflict? There's a word for that

by THAT'S, 23 October 2015

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