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CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 智

This character adds a little wisdom to our lives

By Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)   March 14, 2021
STREET TALK

On Humanity

Why young Chinese call themselves “laborers,” “balance payers,” and “tool people”

By Aria Zhang   February 15, 2021
LANGUAGE

Choice Chengyu: Idioms for a New Year

Sayings about years and the passage of time

By Hatty Liu   January 1, 2021
SOCIAL CHINESE

Blind Love

How to navigate China’s blind date scene

By Liu Jue (刘珏)   November 28, 2020
SOCIAL CHINESE

Fanning the Flames

Talking like a true fanatic of a Chinese idol

By Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)   September 13, 2020
TRADITIONAL CULTURE

On the Character: 吃

A versatile character to suit any palate

By Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Aaron Hsueh   August 30, 2020
STREET TALK

Riding the Wave

The origin of “后浪,” the newest inspirational buzzword for Chinese youths

By Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)   August 1, 2020
IDIOMS

Choice Chengyu: Idioms That Roar

Ancient sayings about fearsome tigers

By Hatty Liu   July 28, 2020
TRADITIONAL CULTURE

On the Character: 卫

A character that will never let down its guard

By Huang Weijia (黄伟嘉) & Aaron Hsueh   July 26, 2020
SOCIAL CHINESE

Vine Vocabulary

A guide to hobnobbing with the wine snobs

By Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧)   May 31, 2020