Local Lingo

Language is the road map of a culture. In this column, we will invite expats to introduce their favorite Chinese words, phrases, idioms, poems and more in a one-minute video. We hope this column will be a window through which you can better understand Chinese culture, mindset and wit. Have something to share? Please contact juliezhu@shanghaidaily.com.

Language is the road map of a culture. In this column, we will invite expats to introduce their favorite Chinese words, phrases, idioms, poems and more in a one-minute video. We hope this column will be a window through which you can better understand Chinese culture, mindset and wit. Have something to share? Please contact juliezhu@shanghaidaily.com.

Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 57: 天花板 (Tian Hua Ban) - Art & Culture in China

Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 57: 天花板 (Tian Hua Ban)

Is it merely the decorative ceiling of a room, or does it hold a deeper meaning? Let's check it out together with Malaysian Bao Ern!

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 56: 搭子 (Da Zi) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 56: 搭子 (Da Zi)

Da Zi is a quite popular buzzword on Chinese social media these years. It refers to a casual friendship when you just want someone to eat with or shop together.

2024-04-03 17:55 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!': A bridge to connect Chinese language and culture with the world - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!': A bridge to connect Chinese language and culture with the world

It has been a year since the Local lingo: Express yourself!" column was founded. It now serves as a bridge to connect Chinese language and culture with the world.

2024-03-28 19:57 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 55: 无所谓(Wu Suo Wei) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 55: 无所谓(Wu Suo Wei)

The household pop song from the 2000s by renowned singer Yang Kun is a favorite of Pakistani Suhail. The name of the song is his most commonly used Chinese phrase.

2024-03-27 19:26 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 54: 走得慢不要紧,最重要的是不要停(Zou De Man Bu Yao Jin, Zui Zhong Yao De Shi Bu Yao Ting) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 54: 走得慢不要紧,最重要的是不要停(Zou De Man Bu Yao Jin, Zui Zhong Yao De Shi Bu Yao Ting)

Starting from scratch, Yadi, an Ecuadorian girl who has been learning Chinese for a year, wants to share a quote from Confucius!

2024-03-20 23:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 53: 虾系男友 (Xia Xi Nan You) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 53: 虾系男友 (Xia Xi Nan You)

Tanya Bataevan came across this intriguing internet slang term through a friend's description of her recent date. What does it mean?

2024-03-13 22:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 52: 画蛇添足 (Hua She Tian Zu) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 52: 画蛇添足 (Hua She Tian Zu)

Hualong, with a mix of Chinese and French heritage, spends a month or two in China every summer, making him a big fan of Chinese culture. Let's hear how he'd introduce this idiom.

2024-03-06 18:47 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 51: 显眼包 (Xian Yan Bao) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 51: 显眼包 (Xian Yan Bao)

Have you ever been referred to as a "显眼包"? This Chinese phrase literally means "eye-catching person." Do you like it?

2024-02-28 18:26 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 50: 吃了吗 (Chi Le Ma) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 50: 吃了吗 (Chi Le Ma)

This idiom has a profound meaning full of warmth and kindness. Peruvian Ronal Ore says it shows he really cares about his friends.

2024-02-21 19:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 49: 龙腾虎跃(Long Teng Hu Yue) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 49: 龙腾虎跃(Long Teng Hu Yue)

Alex, who is from the USA, thinks this idiom best describes the atmosphere of the coming Chinese New Year.

2024-02-07 23:00 0

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