CHINESE CHARACTERS

On the Character: 联

Learn about a character that’s been fostering connections since ancient times

SOCIAL CHINESE

How To Talk Like a Chinese Investor

Ride the roller coaster of China’s stock market with our guide to investor jargon and slang

SOCIAL CHINESE

How (Not) to Handle a PR Crisis in Chinese

A language guide to how Chinese celebrities and companies handle public relations crises...and often make them worse

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Talk Like the Client Knows Best

The secret to business success in China may be to bombard clients with courtesy, politeness, and rose emojis

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SOCIAL CHINESE

The Essential Pandemic Language Guide

How the epidemic has reshaped life, and how Chinese talk about it

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Slope Slang: Talk Like a Skier

A Winter Olympics-ready linguistic guide to visiting China’s ski resorts

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Tough Love: Chinese to Deal With Your Parents’ Nagging

Phrases and vocabulary to survive your parents’ nagging during the vacation

SOCIAL CHINESE

A Language Guide to Avoiding “Death By Praise”

How to remain clear-eyed in the face of flattery

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Sweet Nothings

How to flatter, cajole, and give compliments like a pro

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SOCIAL CHINESE

Mansplaining with Chinese Characteristics

From cradle to crèche, women are constantly being told what to do