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Idiomized: Join the Wukong Hype in 4 Characters
Learn these commonly used “chengyu” inspired by the superpowers of the Monkey King
Idiomized: How to Condemn a Hypocrite in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese “chengyu” to call out treacherous and deceitful people
Learn the Viral Slang of the Paris Olympics
From “sense of relaxation” to “makeshift troupe,” discover how Chinese netizens are talking about the Paris Olympics
Idiomized: How to Flaunt Your Wealth in 4 Characters
Learn these essential Chinese proverbs to describe lavish living, obscene wealth, and the pitfalls of extravagance
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates
How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade”
Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
Idiomized: How to Complain About Your Boss in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” about bad bosses, inept leaders, and lazy managers
Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
Idiomized: How to Talk Fake News in 4 Characters
Discover these ancient Chinese “chengyu” still used to identify modern misinformation
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