Why is a waiter called “店小二” (diàn xiǎo èr)?
You may be wondering why a waiter in a restaurant or inn is called "店小二" (diàn xiǎo èr; literal meaning: little two) when you are watching a Chinese costume drama. …
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3 uses of “那个” you may not know
As you move on learning Chinese, you'll find that many words do not only mean what they look like, and they have more uses you need to know. For instance, …
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Chinese phrase: 碰钉子 (pèng dīng zi)
When someone is denounced or his requests are rejected, he can complain by saying "碰钉子" (pèng dīng zi). The word also refers to the situation where someone meets with a …
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10 Chinese buzzwords you may have used in 2016
In 2016, Chinese people came up with some funny and confusing new phrases. From a blue thin mushroom to a friendship boat, the Baidu News team has compiled this year's …
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Are you a “加班汪” (jiā bān wāng)?
Long working hours are a way of life in China, no matter what the industry is. According to one estimate by a researcher at Beijing Normal University, Chinese workers log …
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10 hottest Chinese buzzwords in 2016
In the network era, network buzzwords can be the most representative language. As soon as one buzzword appears, it will soon spread crazily on different social networks. Below is the …
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Why you should be careful when using 西天 (xītiān)
In Buddhist funerals, a place called Sukhavati or "Western Paradise" is considered the favorable destination for a soul that is departing Earth. Different languages have various names for this "heaven" …
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Chinese phrase: 话痨 (huà láo)
Have you ever met one around you that is addicted to talking? He talks much, talks whatever he likes and can't stop talking, like a patient of Tuberculosis (TB) that …
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Chinese phrase: 过来人 (guò lái rén)
"过来人" refers to a person who have hands-on experiences of doing something. “过来人”指对于做某些事情有过经验、体会的一类人。 Examples: 1. Wǒ zài zhèlǐ gōngzuò èrshí nián le, zuòwéi yígè guò lái rén, wǒ háishì xiǎng …
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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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