Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to praise a free spirit, or to discipline a rebellious child
Amid the frenzy of the Chinese New Year box office, Ne Zha 2, an animated film by director Yang Yu, better known as Jiaozi, has skyrocketed to the top of the chart. Already the world’s highest-grossing animated movie in history, the film’s success is partly driven by its reimagining of an ancient myth and the traditional values it once conveyed.
Loosely based on stories from classic Chinese literature such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》) and Investiture of the Gods (《封神演义》), the franchise follows Nezha, a rebellious and prickly boy with a dangerous power destined to bring calamity to the world, as he struggles against fate and societal expectations. With the help of his friends, family, and mentors, he seeks to redefine his destiny and fight against true evil forces threatening the world.
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