Toxic employee: 有毒员工 (yǒu dú yuán gōng)
Most of us have had to endure a corrosive fellow member of staff on one or more occasion during our working lives. 在工作中，大多数人不得不在很多场合忍受“有毒员工”（yǒu dú yuán gōng）。 He or she may …
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Chinese phrase: 打包票 (dǎ bāo piào)
"打包票" literally means writing a guarantee. Chinese people usually say "打包票" (dǎ bāo piào) when they are very sure about something. “打包票”字面意义是立保证书。当对事情有绝对把握，非常确定时人们常说“打包票”。 Examples: 1. yǒu rén shuō zhè shì yì zhǒng …
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5 best ski resorts in China
China is not usually the first place that comes to mind when global ski destinations are mentioned, and many are surprised to learn that there are more than 500 ski …
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How to describe a top student in Chinese
There are several ways to describe a top student in Chinese. Make sure you can use some of them correctly. 1. 学霸 (xué bà) tā suǒ yǒu kē mù dōu …
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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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Chinese knot button
The knot button, 盘扣 (pán kòu) in Chinese, is a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese apparel. Even today, it is still highly visible on garments like 旗袍 (qí páo; cheongsam). Though …
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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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