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 4: 己所不欲,勿施于人 (Ji Suo Bu Yu Wu Shi Yu Ren) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 4: 己所不欲,勿施于人 (Ji Suo Bu Yu Wu Shi Yu Ren)

For American Hasani, this Chinese proverb is a proverb that lives his life by. It has an English counterpart, which is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 3: 天地良心 (tian di liang xin) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 3: 天地良心 (tian di liang xin)

天地良心 (tian di liang xin) is a Chinese idiom. Literally, it means heaven, earth and conscience. When you use it, you are saying something with honesty and sincerity.

2023-03-15 09:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 2: 好 (hao) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 2: 好 (hao)

好 (hao) is a very useful word in Chinese and also has a positive meaning. Check out how David BC, an Italian, uses this word.

2023-03-08 09:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 1: 牛 (niu) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 1: 牛 (niu)

Language is the road map of a culture. In this new column, we will invite expats to introduce their favorite Chinese words, phrases, idioms, poems and more in a one-minute video.

2023-03-01 09:00 0

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