If you spend time on Chinese social media, you might come across two popular buzzwords: “社牛 (shè niú)” and “社恐 (shè kǒng)”. They’re fun, expressive ways to describe how people behave in social situations — from the super outgoing to the painfully shy.

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If you celebrate Chinese New Year with a local family, chances are dumplings will appear on the table. But why dumplings? To many, they‘re more than just tasty comfort food — they carry centuries of symbolism about wealth, reunion, and fresh beginnings.

Here‘s your step-by-step …

Getting sick while traveling or living in China can be stressful—especially if you‘re not confident in your Chinese. From explaining your symptoms to buying medicine or asking for rest at work, knowing the right phrases can make all the difference.

Here‘s a guide to help …

Ever needed someone to join you for dinner, study, or even just to hit the gym—without being close friends? In Chinese slang, there‘s a perfect word for this: “搭子 (dā zi)”.

It literally means a “partner” or “companion,” but online it refers to a …

If you spend time on Chinese social media or chat with colleagues, you might notice people talking about “摸鱼 (mō yú)” a lot. Literally, it means “touching fish,” but in everyday life it‘s used to describe slacking off, taking it easy at work, or doing …

Every year when the bright full moon rises in autumn, families across China gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. On the table, one food is always present — mooncakes. But why mooncakes? These sweet (sometimes savory) round pastries are more than just desserts — they …