Infomania: 资讯癖 (zī xùn pì)
Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process, and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant messaging, and e-mail. …
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Chinese “开心果” doesn’t always mean “pistachio nut”
The original meaning of "开心果" (kāi xīn guǒ; literal meaning: Happy fruit) is the Chinese translation of the pistachio nut. It got the Chinese name because of the grinning-like nut …
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Are you suffering from FoMO?
In the age of intelligence, it's hard for us to live without a smart phone. We check updates on our social media APPs or websites every day, to stay tuned …
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Should women be offered “period leave”?
Several provinces in China now have laws in place to ensure women can take a day or two a month off work if they suffer from period pain. Events organizer …
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How to compliment one on his achievement in Chinese
When your Chinese friend does a good job, or makes achievements, do you know how to give him compliments in Chinese? Follow us and pick them up. 1. 太棒了 tài …
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How to talk about “stone-broke” in Chinese
As a student from an ordinary family, or an office worker that doesn't make much money, you must have been in a situation where you need money in an emergency, …
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Why is “treating guests” called “做东” (zuò dōng)?
Nowadays, Chinese people would like to say "做东" (zuò dōng) when they treat guests in a restaurant. So why is "treating guests" called "做东" in Chinese? 中国人在饭店请客时通常说自己“做东”。那么为什么请客的主人要称自己“做东”呢 In ancient China, …
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Silver tsunami: 银发族海啸 (yín fà zú hǎi xiào)
The "silver tsunami" is coming. The baby boomer generation is beginning to hit retirement age, and companies must prepare for what could be a major exodus. “银发族海啸”（yín fà zú hǎi …
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Happy 2nd birthday to Chinlingo!
Mr. Lin Meiyang, founder of Chinlingo, gave a speech before the 2nd anniversary celebration feast. On December 1st, Chinlingo, Xiamen-based Chinese learning platform, celebrated its second anniversary with its employees …
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6 things you may not know about Major Snow
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (大雪, dà xuě), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 …
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