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As recent events have unfolded across news outlets and social media platforms, the world has heard of yet another outcry on American soil, pleading “Stop Asian Hate”. This comes shortly after the Black Lives Matter movement rallied globally and is just as significant and timely.
Every year, around 250,000 people in the United States are victimized by hate crimes and America’s Asian communities had already been facing a pandemic-related spike in prejudice and hate. The March shootings were a tipping point for the Asian community, just as George Floyd’s murder was for the Black community. These events didn’t happen in a vacuum. These events were symbols of the centuries of mistreatment and injustices that these communities faced.
America isn’t the only country that has seen an uptick in atrocities aimed at Asians, however. Shared videos coming from Australia, Germany, and the UK have all shown that hate crimes have risen where Asians are a minority. The Asian community, in particular, they are treated as the “other” every time someone asks “But where are you REALLY from?”. How strange would it be to ask a caucasian person the same thing? Oftentimes people of European descent don’t even know their ancestral roots. And if they did they would most likely retort, “I was born HERE, though”. The fact that it is normalized to ask someone with Asian features is alienating at best.
Yet the price that people of Asian descent pay to live in a country they were born into is colossal in comparison to the price that American’s of European ancestry pay.
How many generations make one ‘belong’? It could be speculated that as many generations as it takes to wash the history from the bone structure from one’s face.
Aggressive acts share the same root as mass shootings of Asian people and all the hate crimes that have increased toward Asian people since Covid-19. This idea that Asian people are foreign to certain societies. They aren’t, foreign. They belong. And as long as society as a whole can’t embrace it, there will be unrest.
So, where did it all go wrong? Hate is learned. It is a behavior one adapts to from their upbringing and culture.
Then who taught it to the children in America, who sing songs by heart with lyrics such as
”This land is your land and this land is my land
From California to the New York island
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me”?
Who taught good Christain people who preach “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” to hate thy neighbor?
Who forgot that the Statue of Liberty pronounces “Give me you’re tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”.
Who denounces the line about “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” on the United States Declaration of Independence? We are supposed to hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable. They say that all men are created equal and independent. This is supposed to be the law of the land. There is actually no room for hate, especially in America. I say that those people that do not abide by their own Declaration, their own folk songs, and their own monuments can go back to their country of origin. It’s hard to imagine that they would be accepted back so easily, however.
On a more pragmatic level, we have to address the fact that most hate crimes stem from fear. According to the American Psychological Association, “hate crimes are an extreme form of prejudice that is made more likely in the context of political and social change” and can lead people to devalue others that they know very little about, especially if they feel like their livelihood or way of life is being threatened. Historically, times of stress or fear have sometimes been attended by a rise in prejudice – including hate crimes. Then it’s no coincidence that former President Donald Trump’s malicious words such as “China virus” or “Kung flu,” for example, incited public unease. This transpired into mistrust and ultimately fear. Fear then can leading individuals to dehumanize unfamiliar groups of people.
Likewise, if words can cause that much injury then they can also be the remedy. Thus it is our duty to educate one another. It is necessary to befriend people from outside of our groups, to understand the minority struggle, to realize we are all full of bias and confront our own prejudices, dispel stereotypes, challenge ‘jokes’, and stand up for people being targeted. It is our job to stop Asian hate.
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The expression was made popular by a TikTok video where the speaker said, “Don’t mind what he is, 盘他(pán tā). Everything can be ‘盘’, just ‘盘’”.
What does that mean?
Let’s talk about 盘(pán) first.
Now, you may have seen the word 盘(pán) before in the context of eating. For example: 一盘菜(yī pán cài). This literally means, “A plate of food.”
Cānzhuō shàng shàngle yī pán cài.
餐桌上上了一盘菜。
A plate of food was brought to the table.
In this case, “盘” (pán) is being used as a quantifier to mean, “plate.” A quantifier is a word used to express the unit of quantity of people, things or actions.
盘(pán) can also be combined with another word, “子(zi)” to make “盘子(pánzi)” – plate, the kind of plate that is generally used to serve food and eat from.
盘子(pánzi): dish/plate
Examples:
tā bǎ pánzi xǐ gānjìngle.
他把盘子洗干净了。
He washed the dishes.
pánzi bèi dǎ suìle
盘子被打碎了
The plate was broken.
You may be asking yourself: Why are we talking about “plating” someone (盘他(pán tā))?
This is because 盘(pán) can also be used as a verb to mean repeatedly rubbing an object to make the surface smooth and textured. Many ornament collectors carry their ornaments, like good luck charms or even walnut shells, with them in their hands as they go out for a walk, rubbing them and over time changing the texture. In contrast to what many people are used to in the west, this action over time is thought to actually increase certain objects’ value – at least as far as the owners are concerned.
Applying this usage to people first appeared after a 2018 “cross talk” performance, when the speaker said, “It’s so dry, numb, and not round at all … 盘它!” After that, 盘 took on some new meanings:
To express your love for someone or something, e.g.:
juéde tā piàoliàng? xǐhuān tā duì ba? pán tā!
觉得她漂亮？喜欢她对吧？盘她！
You think she’s beautiful? You like her right? Well, show her how you feel!
To jokingly threaten or tease someone, e.g.:
nǐ shuōhuà zhùyì diǎn, xiǎoxīn wǒ pán nǐ.
你说话注意点，小心我盘你！
Be careful about what you say, or I’ll teach you a lesson!
As you can see, being able to this word appropriately takes some practice, given all its possible meanings. Luckily for you, we’ll get you started with a quick quiz to see how closely you paid attention:
Which of these sentences is appropriate to say to a waiter when you’re ordering your food?
A. (pointing at your friend)
qǐng ng pán tā!
请你盘他!
B. (pointing at the menu)
qǐng gěi wǒ lái yī pán ròu.
请给我来一盘肉.
C. (pointing at your plate)
zhège pánzi yǐjiīng pán h o le ma?
这个盘子已经盘好了吗？
D. (pointing at yourself)
wǒ kěyǐ pán něige cài?
我可以盘哪个菜？
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Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:06:21 +0000
“斜杠(xiégàng)” literally means “slash” in English, and refers to the “/” (particularly the key on the computer keyboard). The term was coined by Marci Alboher, a New York Times columnist, in her book One Person/Multiple Careers, in which she used “slashers” to refer to people with multiple occupations and identities.
The concept of “斜杠(xiégàng)” as it refers to people or lifestyles entered China and immediately took hold in youth culture, becoming a popular fashion and life attitude among young people, and amassing hashtags and search hits on social media platforms.
斜杠青年(xiégàng qīngnián): Slashers
斜杠(xiégàng): slash
Examples:
wǒ yǒu hěnduō péngyǒu dōu shì xiégāng qīngnián
我有很多朋友都是斜杠青年。
Many of my friends are slashers.
nǐ xiǎng chéngwéi xiégāng qīngnián ma?
你想成为斜杠青年吗？
Do you want to be a slasher?
Why is the concept of a “slasher” so popular in China?
Looking back, it’s easy to see that since mankind entered the post-industrial era, the service industry gradually risen in prominence, with mass production giving way to more personalized touches, and individuals creating their own value – a large part of people’s focus is shifting back to quality from quantity. Human creativity is once again being valued, and is increasingly dependent on individual autonomy and self-motivation.
This generation of young people is no longer limited to the stability emphasized by the previous generations. They are more open-minded, more eager for innovation and freedom, and more open to pursuing the realization of self-worth. Autonomy, diversification, fun, independence…these allow the “slasher” to adapt to his or her environment in this era of continuous reform and innovation.
Social and professional competition are becoming increasingly fierce, and being multitalented is a huge plus, as it makes it easier for an individual to avoid being replaced by AI or automation. Additionally, the implementation of such improvements also means that the knowledge and skill requirements of the younger generation are getting higher and higher, and another skill means another way to make money.
Therefore, the emergence of slashers is not coincidental, but rather the product of developments at the macro and micro levels.
As companies have laid off dozens if not hundreds of employees due to this year’s epidemic, many people are now unemployed. More and more of them realized the benefit of being able to pivot – they thought that their career or life was going in one direction, but now they have to change. Teachers have become network anchors, and company men are now modeling. The street stall economy has picked up, and some companies have even begun implementing a “shared employees” model.
Here are some famous “slashers”，you may think that they are a bit old, but when they were young they actually had multiple identities.
Su Shi
Poet / essayist / calligrapher / painter / philosopher / gourmet…
His poems, verses, and prose are all highly recognize, and his skill with a calligraphy and paintbrush are nothing to shake a stick at. He is a rare “all-rounder” in Chinese literature and art, recognize among the elite in the field in all of China’s thousands of years of history. In addition, he is also a politician who speaks truth to power, a gourmet, and a health expert.
This man is truly 优秀(yōuxiù) – “Excellent”!
A: wǒ bǐsài dé liǎo dì yī míng
A: 我比赛得了第一名。
A: I won first place in the competition.
B:yōuxiù
B:优秀!
B:Excellent!
tā shì yī míng yōuxiù de zhōngwén lǎoshī.
她是一名优秀的中文老师。
She is an excellent Chinese teacher.
Many familiar celebrities are also slashers.
Jack Ma
Entrepreneur / Investor / philanthropist
The founder of Alibaba, a well-known entrepreneur, and a successful investor and philanthropist, Jack Ma’s passion for his work and determination to succeed have made him extremely well known the world over.
Jackie Chan
Actor / director / producer / screenwriter / singer / stuntman
Jackie Chan’s name is a familiar one – a well-known figure in the acting world, he was one of the first Chinese film stars to really make a splash in Hollywood. In recent years, however, Jackie Chan’s name has appeared across industries not only related to the big screen.
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1.996 (jiǔ jiǔ liù)
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“996” is the work schedule timetable that exceeds legal working hours and is in violation of the labor law of the people’s Republic of China. It refers to the working schedule of going to work at 9 a.m., getting off work at 9:00 p.m., resting for 1 hour (or less) at noon and in the evening (totaling a working day of more than 10 hours), while working six days a week. This represents the prevailing overtime culture in China’s internet enterprises.
In 2019, a project called “996icu” was launched by GitHub. Programmers exposed the popular internet company and boycotted the online company’s 996 working system.
Example:
wǒ fǎn gǎn zhè jiā gōng sī de jiǔ jiǔ liù gōng zuò zhì.
我反感这家公司的996工作制。
I dislike the working schedule of 996 in this company.
2.有内味儿了 ( yǒu nèi wèi er le)
This is a popular phrase on the internet. In the northern accent, it is customary to read “那 (nà)” as “内 (nèi)”, which means to have that feeling. It is generally used to indicate whether the things mentioned above are authentic or to appreciate the authenticity of things imitated.
Example:
A: Jack! wèi shén me nǐ yòu huàn le fà xíng ?
A: Jack! 为什么你又换了发型？
A: Jack! Why did you change your hairstyle again?
B: yīn wèi wǒ zuì jìn kāi shǐ mí méi xī le
B: 因为我最近开始迷梅西了。
B: As I have been a fan of Messi lately.
A: Em… què shí yǒu nèi wèi er le.
A: Em… 确实，有内味儿了.
A: Em… Really，有内味儿了.
3.豪横 (háo hèng)
“豪横” is a dialect in Beijing, which means bullying, bold and unconstrained, and powerful. In addition, the person being described has a strong character and backbone.
Example:
tā háo hèng le yī shēng , jué bú huì xiàng dí rén dī tóu .
他豪横了一生，绝不会向敌人低头。
He has been 豪横 all his life and will never bow to the enemy.
4.我太南了 (wǒ tài nán le)
“It’s so hard for me” came from a video on Tiktok where sad music accompanies a tight shot of an old man’s eyebrows and empty eyes. Then he says, “it is so hard for me!”.
Because “difficult” and “south” are homonymous, some people say “我太南了,” which is also the emotional expression of ordinary netizens hoping to release the pressure of life when uttering this phrase.
我太南了: It’s so hard for me!
Example:
zěn me yòu yào jiā bān ? wǒ tài nán le.
怎么又要加班？我太南了.
Why do I have to work overtime? It’s so hard for me!
5.我不要你觉得，我要我觉得 (wǒ bú yào nǐ jué de , wǒ yào wǒ jué de)
“我不要你觉得，我要我觉得”, I don’t want to know what you think, but what I think.
This phrase comes from one of China’s variety shows and reflects people’s disgust of overbearing personalities.
In this variety show, the store manager makes himself the center of importance and often ignores other people’s opinions on matters regarding the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. He displays his blind self-confidence and impulsive behavior incisively and vividly.
wǒ bú yào nǐ jué de, wǒ yào wǒ jué de.
我不要你觉得，我要我觉得.
I don’t want to know what you think, but what I think.
zhè gè shì qíng bù xū yào tǎo lùn.
这个事情不需要讨论.
There is no need to discuss this matter.
Listen to me. I have the final say (what I say goes).
听我的，我说了算.
Have you seen any of these phrases while on various social media platforms? Maybe you’ve heard them on TV. Now you know what they mean! You’ll be sure to see them pop up more often now that you have learned about them. Chinese netizens are clever and quick to come up with new words and phrases by combining other words or by adopting phrases seen on shows and assigning them whole new meanings. Just remember that slang words come in and out of popularity so check back often to stay on top of China’s lightning-fast slang evolution. What slang have you heard lately that you are unsure of? Leave a comment and let us know.
Please read the dialogue, and select the correct answer to fill in the blanks.
Tina: I plan to travel alone.
Tom: I don’t think it’s safe to go out alone, so find a friend to go with.
Tina: No, I just want to be alone. .
A.我不要你觉得，我要我觉得 (wǒ bùyào nǐ juédé, wǒ yào wǒ juédé)
B.我太南了(wǒ tài nánle)
C.豪横 (háo hèng)
有内味了(yǒu nèi wèile)
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1. What does “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái)” mean?
“宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure boy ” is a hot Chinese word on the Internet, which common used to describe that you like to have a lot of unknown talents on your body slowly discovered by everyone.
The Chinese term “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy” is a popular phrase being used by Chinese people around the world. It describes a boy/man who is very talented and is uncovering these talents themselves! They’re finding out about them and so are the people around them. This includes both physical and mental talents that are commonly discovered in teenagers during puberty.
These teenagers can find out they are athletic or are good at sports. They may find talent for math or speaking. They can grow into their bodies and become more confident. Girls may become interested in new things like skateboarding, cooking or social media.
The term has become a good way to describe teenagers growing up in our society today. They truly have a “宝藏 (Bǎo zàng) Treasure” of talents and skills.
2. Background of this word
This is a new and interesting expression, which can be used to praise “男孩 (Nán hái) boy” with many talents and skills.
This topic is so important to today’s culture. “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy” are the growth of society and tomorrow’s future. When people become who they are going to be, other people notice their change. We all love a story of someone who is becoming better then they were yesterday.
“宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy” are inherent in all of us. We all remember when we were younger and found out about talent. This discovery fundamentally changed who we were.
3. Explain the knowledge points
宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) : Treasure boy.
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宝藏 (Bǎo zàng) : Treasure.
So why we use the word “宝藏 (Bǎo zàng) Treasure”? Because a man who has many unknown talents slowly discovered will give people a feeling of discovering wealth and “宝藏 (Bǎo zàng) Treasure”.
So we say “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái)”.
Examples：
Yáng yáng kě zhēn shì yī gè bǎo zàng nán hái
杨洋可真是一个宝藏男孩。
Yang Yang is really a treasure boy.
He is able to learn things quickly and finds that certain topics come to him very naturally. He really does not have to try hard to learn a certain topic like math. Yang Yang is very good at math after a short time because of his natural affinity and the fact he is a “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy”. This serves him very well as he becomes very knowledgeable on the topic of math.
Examples：
Nǐ yòu huì chàng gē yòu huì tán jí tā, nǐ kě zhēn shì yī gè bǎo zàng nán hái
你又会唱歌又会弹吉他，你可真是一个宝藏男孩！
You can not only sing but also play the guitar, you are really a treasure boy!
4. Things you need to pay attention:
The word “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy” can be used to praise younger people, but older ones are less suitable.
Firstly,Treasure Boy is more about describing young men because it contains the word “(nán hái) boy”. In addition,this is because of the time a young person is learning about themselves and the world allows them a special connection to certain topics. They are able to learn skills like a sponge because of their youth and they are able to apply their knowledge quicker because of the enthusiastic newness of each situation.
These young “宝藏男孩 (Bǎo zàng nán hái) Treasure Boy” are at a unique advantage at this point in life because they are inherently talented in regard to their special gift. As they uncover their gift they are buoyed by their success and continue down that rewarding road of growth and learning.
Choose the best option to answer the question below:
What does “宝藏男孩”mean?
A. Smart boy
B. Treasure boy
C. Handsome boy
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Every language and culture has their own metaphors, and often these are shared. When studying Mandarin you’ll learn many colorful and creative metaphors as well as their cultural origins and significance.
Dating back 5,000 years Chinese culture has a plethora of metaphors, some new and some old. Figurative language doesn’t always pass through a language barrier intact and can often be confusing. Today we’ll take a moment to explore the phrase “加油 (jiāyóu) Add oil”. “加油 (jiāyóu) Add oil” is considered one of the, if not the hardest of metaphors to explain through the language and cultural barrier.
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “Jiayou!” in Mandarin or “Ga yao!” in Cantonese. It seems strange when translated to English, “Add oil!”.
Just imagine your grade school teacher telling you “Add oil!” before this week’s spelling test. It wouldn’t make any sense at all. This is because the phrase is a metaphor, similar to “raining cats and dogs”. The phrase “加油 (jiāyóu) Add oil” can be traced back to 1964. Where it is widely believed to have originated at the Macau Grand Prix. However others claim that the phrase was often spoken by a Hong Kong surgeon who would jokingly say to his assistant “Add oil! Add oil!” to encourage her.
Regardless of which is correct it was a figurative phrase that meant to step on the accelerator of an automobile or to inject fuel into a tank. As cars became more common people began to co-opt the phrase to incite or encourage others at sporting events and competitions. The trend continued until “Add oil!” was being used in an unimaginable number of different situations and contexts. So much so that “加油 (jiāyóu) ” became something that people would say to express general cheer and happiness.
In 21st century China one can hear this phrase anywhere in the country, especially given the popularity of sports, such as basketball and soccer. One can even hear it before almost every exam taken by any age of student, or a teacher encouraging a student, and basketball players shouting enthusiastically to their teammates are some examples.
Examples:
Xiǎo huá, jiāyóu!
小华，加油!
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Come on, Xiao Hua!
Wǒmen yào jiāyóu g àn!
我们要加油干！
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We can work harder！
It’s also become an anthem for boosting moral amid a crisis. Most recently in Wuhan during the Covid-19 epidemic where one person would yell “Wuhan!” as loud as the could from their balcony and in unison the entire neighborhood would reply at the top of their voices “add oil” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018. Making the leap from Chinglish to English, just as it had made the much closer hop from Cantonese to Mandarin decades ago.
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According to the context, what does “加油” mean in these sentences below?
1. 大家都在给他们喜欢的参赛者们加油。 ____
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2. 所有飞机飞行前都必须加油。 ____
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Fri, 31 May 2019 00:27:41 +0000
We live in a time where buying something without a recommendation is uncommon. Consumerism has fueled large corporations to supply the increasing demand for their products, with various ranges. Many times it can be hard to determine whether or not the product or service will actually live up to its claims. The social shopping scene is alive and thriving, for sure.
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In Chinese, there was even a buzzword created for the act of being advertised to, before purchasing something. “安利 (Ānlì) ” means to recommend, or suggest a product, or advertise to someone. The Chinese to English translation for “安 (ān)” is “safe”, while “利 (lì)” means “benefit”. You might be wondering how such simple words could become a modern buzzword. Furthermore, the term “安利 (ānlì)” was actually created from the Chinese translation of “Amway”, a large consumer goods manufacturer, and distributor in the United States, which is the source for this newly coined word.
The term “安利 (ānlì)” is widely used in China, and typically fits well into the context of recommending something to someone, as a helpful, friendly gesture. The term is a new, popular and great example of how two common words — “安 (ān)” and “利 (lì)” can be joined together to create one interesting and new buzzword.
Let’s look into the literal meaning of each character of “安利 (ānlì)”.
The term “安利 (ānlì)” means to recommend or advertise. You’ll be at ease to know that this new buzzword is widely used and easily understood in China. But, do you know the meaning of each character of “安利 (ānlì)”?
安 (Ān)
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The term “安 (ān)” is often used in Mandarin Chinese, meaning quiet, calm or safe. This usage of the character in “安利 (ānlì)” is a proof that reliability and assurance are essential to a recommendation. The word “安 (ān)” also gives emphasis to the “safe” factor, that advertisements at least should be conveyed in that way.
利 (Lì)
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The term “利 (lì)” in Chinese, means to benefit or profit. Using the term “安利 (ānlì)” solidifies the benefit of being safe, with the “利 (lì)” emphasizing “to profit” or “have an advantage”.
安利 (Ānlì)
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“安利 (Ānlì)” is a useful word that can be used to help someone, by suggesting something to him or her. Perhaps, a product that you have used already, something you can vouch for. The security of a friend’s recommendation and all the pleasures that come with modern shopping might be exactly why this buzzword is as popular as it is.
Though “安利 (ānlì)” is extremely popular, this doesn’t mean there aren’t other words and phrases in Chinese which can be used to express suggestions or recommendations. One common word used in Chinese is “介绍 (jièshào)”, which means the common way to recommend, introduce or brief. Another commonly used word being very similar to the way that “安利 (ānlì)” is used in Chinese is “建议 (jiànyì)”, which means to propose, suggest or advise. “介绍 (Jièshào)” and “建议 (jiànyì)” are two popular words, but nowhere near as “hip” and modern as “安利 (ānlì)”.
The newfound popularity and use of “安利 (ānlì)” in Chinese is a prime example of how the Chinese language continues to develop. The buzzword is extremely useful and coincides with the popular sport of shopping. It’s interesting to see how buzzwords are created and naturally come into popularity by way of ordinary cultural and language evolvement. Although “安利 (ānlì)” is typically reserved for casual chit chat, and not professional or business conversations, perhaps “安利 (ānlì)” may be an official Chinese dictionary word in the future, which by the way would be quite remarkable!
Here are some useful examples of how “安利 (ānlì)” is used in sentences in Chinese:
Wǒ qiángliè ānlì Gōngbǎojīdīng, zhè dào cài fēicháng kěkǒu.
我强烈安利宫保鸡丁，这道菜非常可口。
I strongly recommend Kung Pao Chicken. It’s delicious.
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What Does the Word “家常菜(Jiāchángcài)” Mean?
Bié zài ānlì nǐ de ǒuxiàng le.
别再安利你的偶像了。
Stop advertising every single about your idol.
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In the examples above, we recommend friends to try a good dish — Kung pao Chicken. We can also recommend something else, such as our favorite idols, books and so on. So do you have any recommendations for good foods, books, or other things? And can you recommend to me something that you are interested in, or like? Now, you can practice the new word “安利 (ānlì)” we learnt today, and give me some recommendations by leaving your messages after this post.
1. Please read the dialogue then choose the best option to make it complete.
Xiǎo Lǐ: Wǒ xiǎng qù lǚyóu, kěshì bù zhīdào qù nǎlǐ hǎo.
小李：我想去旅游，可是不知道去哪里好。
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Xiǎo Wáng: Wǒ qiángliè ( ) Yúnnán, nàr tài měi le.
小王：我强烈（ ）云南，那儿太美了。
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A. 安慰 (Ānwèi)
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B. 安置 (Ānzhì)
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C. 安利 (Ānlì)
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2. What does “我安利这道菜给你 (Wǒ ānlì zhè dào cài gěi nǐ)” mean?
A. I love this dish very much.
B. I would like to have your dish.
C. I miss this dish a lot.
D. I recommend this dish.
Chinese Popular Words (Fun Stuff)
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Interjections are commonly used in our daily life which are also known as “叹词 (tàncí)" or "感叹词 (gǎntàncí)" in Mandarin Chinese. These kinds of expressions are used in our daily lives to express exclamations or make various kinds of emotional responses. It happens every day! We use interjections or exclamations to express our emotional responses to things or to emphasize or exclaim when speaking with people. In Chinese, these are called “叹词 (tàncí)" or "感叹词 (gǎntàncí)." There are obviously many words that are commonly used, and I will introduce one of them today. 哎呀 (Āiya)
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(1) It can be used to express surprise or admiration like something similar to:
“Oh! Wow!” Surprise: 
These two ladies haven't seen each other since Lisa attended Tina's daughter's first birthday party.
One day Tina went out with her daughter and happened to meet Lisa.
Lisa: Zhè shì nǐ de nǚér ma?
Lisa: 这是你的女儿吗？
Lisa: Is this your daughter?
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Tina: Shì a.
Tina: 是啊。
Tina: Mmmhmm.
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Lisa: Āiya, tā dōu zhǎng zhème gāo la.
Lisa: 哎呀，她都长这么高啦。
Lisa: Wow, she has gotten so tall.
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Admiration： 
Calvin is walking down the street with his new girlfriend Emily. In the coffee shop, they meet Calvin's aunt Susan.
Susan: Āiya, nǐ nǚpéngyou hǎo piàoliang a, shēncái yě hǎo jí le!
Susan: 哎呀，你女朋友好漂亮啊，身材也好极了！
Susan: Oh my Godness, your girlfriend is so pretty, and her figure is fabulous!
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Calvin: Hāhā, āyí, nà shì kěndìng de, wǒ nǚpéngyou shì xiàohuā ne.
Calvin: 哈哈，阿姨，那是肯定的，我女朋友是校花呢。
Calvin: Haha, of course auntie, my girlfriend is our school's beauty queen.
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(2) "哎呀 (Āiya)
Oho/Oh" is a frequently used exclamation. As we can see, Susan uses this phrase to show her surprise and admiration after seeing Calvin’s girlfriend Emily. But, do you know "哎呀 (āiya)" can also be used to complain or to express one's doubt, discontent, and impatience? It’s kinda like “Oh My Gosh! Oh My God!” Let's take a look: Complaining: 
Lǎogōng: Āiya, lǎopó, nǐ yòu mǎi yīfu le? Zhè ge yuè nǐ yǐjīng mǎi le sì jiàn yīfu le.
老公: 哎呀，老婆，你又买衣服了？这个月你已经买了四件衣服了。
Husband: Oh my gosh, are you serious? Honey, did you buy clothes again? You’ve already bought 4 items of clothing this month.
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Lǎopo: Lǎogōng, wǒ yǐjīng mǎi le ma, nǐ shuō wǒ yě méiyòng a.
老婆: 老公，我已经买了嘛，你说我也没用啊。
Wife: Hubby, I’ve already bought them, so it doesn’t do any good to complain about it.
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Impatience: 
Milly: Āiya, jiějie, nǐ fán sǐ le, ràng wǒ zài shuì huìr ma!
Milly: 哎呀，姐姐，你烦死了，让我再睡会儿嘛！
Milly: Ugh, sis, you're annoying me. Let me sleep a little longer!
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Phoebe: Bùxíng, tàiyáng dōu shàidào pìgǔ shàng le, qǐchuáng!
Phoebe: 不行，太阳都晒到屁股上了，起床！
Phoebe: No, you're burning daylight! Get up!
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(3) It can refer to express panic which means “Ahhh! Oh No!” Panic: 
Linda: Āiya, yéye xīnzàng bìng fāzuò la.
Linda: 哎呀，爷爷心脏病发作啦。
Linda: Oh my god, Grandpa is having a heart attack.
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Jack: Zhàogù hǎo tā, wǒ mǎshàng dǎ jíjiù diànhuà.
Jack: 照顾好他，我马上打急救电话。
Jack: You watch him! I'll call 120. (The emergency number in China is 120.)
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(4) It is also used to express anxiety which means “Alas/Oh Shoot!”
Anxiety: 
Nancy: Āiya, diànyǐng yǐjīng kāishǐ la, tā zěnme hái méi lái ya.
Nancy: 哎呀，电影已经开始啦，她怎么还没来呀。
Nancy: Oh shoot! The film has already begun. Why hasn't she come yet?
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Taylor: Dàgài shì yǒu shì dānwù le ba.
Taylor: 大概是有事耽误了吧。
Taylor: She probably got delayed with something.
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(How to Distinguish “左右 (ZuǒYòu)” And “大概 (DàGài)?”)
So as you can see, there are many meanings for this interjection “哎呀 (āiya)” depending on the context, the conversation, and the tone with which you say it.
1. Read the dialogue and answer the question below.
Wáng Qīng: Āiya, nǐ yòu cǎi dào wǒ de jiǎo la.
王青： 哎呀，你又踩到我的脚啦。
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Lì Lì: Bàoqiàn, wǒ búshì gùyì de.
丽丽： 抱歉，我不是故意的。
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Which of the following can be inferred from the dialogue? Please choose the best answer.
A. Wang Qing is complaining that Li Li stepped on her foot.
B. Wang Qing feels sorry for stepping on Li Li's foot.
C. Wang Qing didn’t think Li Li had stepped on her foot on purpose.
See Answer Analysis Learn More Ways to Express Surprise Or Shock in Chinese:
Oh My God, So That’s What “我的妈呀! (Wǒ De Mā Ya)” Means!
我的神啊 (Wŏ De Shén A) My God & 你太有才了 (Nĭ Tài Yŏu Cái Le) You Are Too Talented
My God! 天哪！(Tiān Na) (Beginner)
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Have you ever hear the Chinese term 爆表 (bàobiǎo)? Currently this term is extremely popular among young Chinese people and its all over the internet! This fun term originally referred to when a meter “explodes,” or the reader is higher than what the instrument can read, for example, there is an AQI over 500 but all the meter can show is 500. Nowadays, this term has become popular internet slang that describes a person who is awesome in some aspect.
爆表 (bàobiǎo): off the charts / extreme / beyond the normal range of measurement.
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Word Breakdown：
爆 (bào): to explode or burst / to quick fry or quick boil.
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表 (biǎo): exterior surface / family relationship via females / to show (one’s opinion) / a table (listing information) /wrist.
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The term 爆表 (bàobiǎo) actually originated from the Japanese manga, Dragon Ball! When the Monkey King was fighting with the Saiyan, Vegeta, he let out a huge blast of energy when he was powering up and it actually made Vegeta’s power indicator blow up. Afterwards, many Japanese mangas started to have similar settings. From then on, the internet slang “爆表 (bàobiǎo)” was born and used to refer to when abilities rapidly increase and instantly “explode.”
Examples:
Tā de zhìshāng bàobiǎo.
他 的 智商 爆表。
His intelligence is off the charts.
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Tā de yánzhí bàobiǎo, shòu dào hěnduō rén de huānyíng.
他 的 颜值 爆表， 受 到 很多 人 的 欢迎。
He is extremely attractive, and is very popular with a lot of people.
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Note: When you refer to a person’s 颜值 (yánzhí) it is actually referring to how good looking a person is. 颜值 (yánzhí) could be translated as “value of a person’s face.” This term is commonly put with 爆表 (bàobiǎo) to say a person is very attractive.
Quiz:
Among the following, which kind of person is described best by “颜值爆表(yánzhí bàobiǎo)?”
A. Jack is extremely handsome, all the girls want to become his girlfriend.
B. Sunny loves looking at beautiful flowers in spring.
C. Jerry is very lazy but he still manages to pass his classes.
D. Katy is a good dancer, but I don’t think she is as good as Cindy.
See Answer
Learn More Popular Internet Slang:
What It Means to Have a “玻璃心 (bōli xīn) Glass Heart”
辣眼睛 (làyǎnjīng) Spicy Eyes—Hilarious Internet Slang
Feeling Like A Hot Mess? Use 一锅粥 (yīguōzhōu)
—Written by Jennifer Zhu—
Jennifer Zhu is a professional Chinese teacher from eChineseLearning. She has many years of Chinese language teaching experience and received her B.A. and M.A. in “Teaching Chinese as a Second Language.”
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Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:44:49 +0000
“Your Chinese is probably the worst in the class.” A classmate said jokingly to my close friend in a study abroad program. Although her Chinese was not the best, it definitely wasn’t the worse. Yet, she took his teasing very personally and I am pretty sure even cried about it later!
Afterwards, my Chinese roommate taught me the popular internet slang word “玻璃心 (bōli xīn).” It metaphorically refers to a person whose heart is as fragile as glass and is easily hurt by what others say. This word is applied to people who are overly sensitive and very, very easily take offense by others’ words.
玻璃心 (Bōli xīn): glass heart; overly sensitive, fragile; easily offended by others.
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What Is the Antonym of “玻璃心 (Bōli xīn)?”
玻璃 (Bōli)：glass, noun.
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心 (Xīn)：heart, noun.
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What Would Chinese People Say When They Feel Crushed?
Generally, this term is used online to refer to people who are easily offended by other people’s thoughtless jokes or teasing.
My old roommate told me she has a friend who cares too much about other people’s criticism. If you say anything about him and he overhears, the next day he will come running asking exactly what you meant by it. Even if it is a complete joke!
Keep in mind, this is a derogatory term, so offline it is usually just used with good friends and family in a bantering tone or as a joke. Avoid using it with strangers or acquaintances as it may offend the other person and cause a misunderstanding.
Examples:
Zuò rén búyào tài bōlixīn!
做人不要太玻璃心！
You don’t want to be too sensitive of a person!
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Jack yǒu kē bōlixīn!
Jack有颗玻璃心！
Jack is a very vulnerable person.
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Zhè gè rén fēicháng bōlixīn, jīng bù qǐ yì diǎn cuòzhé.
这个人非常玻璃心，经不起一点挫折。
This person is extremely sensitive, he cannot bear even the smallest setback.
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Nǐ tài bōlixīn le ba! wǒ zhǐ bú guò gēn nǐ kāi le yí gè wánxiào!
你太玻璃心了吧！我只不过跟你开了一个玩笑！
You are too sensitive! I was just joking with you!
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How to Use the Phrase “开玩笑 (Kāi wánxiào)” in a Chinese Dialogue?
Quiz:
Which person below could be described by the word “玻璃心 (bōli xīn)?”
A. Eric always works hard to pass his exams.
B. Lily is a warm-hearted girl who regularly likes to feed stray cats.
C. Tony feel very sad and depressed when hearing his teacher’s criticism.
D. Amy failed the driver’s test many times, but she still hasn’t given up.
See Answer
Learn more fun Chinese buzzwords:
辣眼睛 (Làyǎnjīng) Spicy Eyes—Hilarious Internet Slang
Screwed Over? In a “坑 (Kēng)”? This Lesson May Help!
Show Humility And Learn “自黑 (Zìhēi)” for “Self-mockery”
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