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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 79: 青出于蓝而胜于蓝 (Qing Chu Yu Lan Er Sheng Yu Lan)

Monica, a German-Italian blend living in Shanghai, recommends an idiom that means 'great teachers inspire students to surpass even their own accomplishments.

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Art & Culture

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 78: 什么鬼 (Shén Me Guǐ)

Do you often hear the phrase 'What the hell?' in casual conversations? In Chinese, there's a similarly popular expression.

2024-09-04 18:39 0

Art & Culture

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 77: 磕蛋 (Ke Dan)

Literally, it means "cracking eggs," but in the fitness community, it has become a popular catchphrase referring to consuming eggs for protein.

2024-08-31 11:32 0

Art & Culture

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 76: 老天爷(Lao Tian Ye)

Mohammed Abiola, a young man from Nigeria, endorses the phrase. His friend once exclaimed it in astonishment when Abiola's proficiency in Chinese surprised him.

2024-08-23 22:23 0

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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 75: 顺其自然 (Shùn Qì Zì Rán)

The young man from the UK has gained a deep understanding of the relationship between effort and success.

2024-08-17 11:25 0

Taste

Sweet Shanghai: home to more than 4,700 bakeries

Shanghai has 4,711 bakeries throughout the city, 20% of which are in the Pudong New Area, according to the data from the Shanghai Commercial Association.

2024-08-14 13:38 0

Art & Culture

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 74: 老黄牛(Lao Huang Niu)

In Chinese history and culture, the ox has always symbolized diligence and loyalty.

2024-08-09 17:55 0

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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 73: 躺赢 (Tang Ying)

To win without lifting a finger, not only signifies good luck but also the ability to "do the right thing at the right time".

2024-08-03 17:17 0

Art & Culture

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 72: 志存高远,脚踏实地 (Zhì Cún Gāo Yuǎn, Jiǎo Tà Shí Dì)

Alex Zhavoronkov, the founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, finds a Chinese proverb particularly reflective of his career aspirations.

2024-07-27 13:46 0

Art & Culture

'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.

2024-07-19 18:12 0

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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 79: 青出于蓝而胜于蓝 (Qing Chu Yu Lan Er Sheng Yu Lan)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 78: 什么鬼 (Shén Me Guǐ)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 77: 磕蛋 (Ke Dan)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 76: 老天爷(Lao Tian Ye)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 75: 顺其自然 (Shùn Qì Zì Rán)

Sweet Shanghai: home to more than 4,700 bakeries

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 74: 老黄牛(Lao Huang Niu)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 73: 躺赢 (Tang Ying)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 72: 志存高远,脚踏实地 (Zhì Cún Gāo Yuǎn, Jiǎo Tà Shí Dì)

'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)

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'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 79: 青出于蓝而胜于蓝 (Qing Chu Yu Lan Er Sheng Yu Lan)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 78: 什么鬼 (Shén Me Guǐ)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 77: 磕蛋 (Ke Dan)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 76: 老天爷(Lao Tian Ye)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 75: 顺其自然 (Shùn Qì Zì Rán)

Sweet Shanghai: home to more than 4,700 bakeries

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 74: 老黄牛(Lao Huang Niu)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 73: 躺赢 (Tang Ying)

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 72: 志存高远,脚踏实地 (Zhì Cún Gāo Yuǎn, Jiǎo Tà Shí Dì)

'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)

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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)