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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 71: 世上无难事只怕有心人 (Shi Shang Wu Nan Shi Zhi Pa You Xin Ren)

Chahinez, from Algeria, hopes more people will be able to draw positive energy from this saying, just as she has, and find continuous motivation to keep moving forward.

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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 67: 为者常成,行者常至 (Wei Zhe Chang Cheng, Xing Zhe Chang Zhi)

The Chinese proverb, originating from the Spring and Autumn Period, has become an inspiration for Victoria Almeida-Tang, a Brazilian working in Shanghai, to pursue her dream.

2024-06-21 16:09 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 65: 蚌埠住啦 (Beng Bu Zhu La)

Before the Dragon Boat Festival, Ole and his teammates paddled the misty waters of Bengbu in Anhui Province. Ole also learned a popular Chinese expression during his experience.

2024-06-07 16:22 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 63: 老婆 (Lao Po)

Carlos, hailing from Peru and happily married to a Chinese wife, once affectionately referred to his wife as "Wai Po" (grandma) instead of "Lao Po" (wife).

2024-05-23 20:16 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 62: 早C晚A (Zao C Wan A)

This phrase originally refers to a skincare routine, but now is used to represent a lifestyle of young people, who drink coffee in the morning and enjoy evening with alcohol.

2024-05-16 13:28 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 61: 不响 (Bu Xiang)

The phrase "bu xiang" in Shanghai dialect literally means "keeping your trap shut" or "not saying a word." But for the savvy Shanghai crowd, "bu xiang" is way more than that.

2024-05-08 23:00 0

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