'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 76: 老天爷(Lao Tian Ye)
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 will serve as a window through which you can better understand Chinese culture, mindset and wit.
Mohammed Abiola, a young man from Nigeria, endorses the phrase "老天爷" (Oh my goodness). His friend once exclaimed it in astonishment when Abiola's proficiency in Chinese surprised him.
Share with us the Chinese proverbs that you think are timeless. Please contact juliezhu@shanghaidaily.com.