Spacecraft
"Spacecraft": A Window into Chinese Thinking
Whe...
Master Chinglish easily and start your learning journey
A professional website for Chinglish dictionaries.
Helicopter
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Helicopter"?
You’l...
Airplane
Decoding "Airplane"
That sign at Beijing Capital...
Motorcycle
Spotting "Motorcycle" in the Wild
At 7:15 a.m. o...
Bicycle
What is "Bicycle"?
You’re standing barefoot on ...
Submarine
"Submarine" — Lost in Translation
You’re brows...
Train
The Story Behind "Train"
You’ve seen it stamped...
Elevator
The Story Behind "Elevator"
You’ve seen it scra...
Movie
"Movie" — Lost in Translation
You’re sipping l...
Television
"Television": A Window into Chinese Thinking
Whe...
Telephone
What is "Telephone"?
You’re standing in a quiet...
Computer
Decoding "Computer"
That sleek black box on your...
Bright Eyes White Teeth
The Story Behind "Bright Eyes White Teeth"
You’...
Face Value
Spotting "Face Value" in the Wild
At a neon-lit ...
Tiger Back Bear Waist
Understanding "Tiger Back Bear Waist"
Picture th...
Bicep
"Bicep": A Window into Chinese Thinking
When a C...
Free To Play
"Free To Play" — Lost in Translation
You’re sq...
Pay To Win
Decoding "Pay To Win"
It looks like a battle cry...
Grind Level
What is "Grind Level"?
You’re squinting at a la...
Level Up
Decoding "Level Up"
It’s not about video games ...
Game Boss
Decoding "Game Boss"
It’s not about ruling a vi...
Game Strategy
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Game Strategy"?
You...
OST
What is "OST"?
You’re squinting at a laminated ...
Behind The Scenes
What is "Behind The Scenes"?
You’re sipping luk...
Extended Version
Decoding "Extended Version"
“Extended” doesn’...
Director Cut
"Director Cut" — Lost in Translation
You’re br...
Cast
Understanding "Cast"
You’ve probably heard it w...
Period Drama
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Period Drama"?
You...
Revenge Plot
The Story Behind "Revenge Plot"
Picture this: a ...
Wuxia
"Wuxia" — Lost in Translation
You’re scrolling...
Xianxia
"Xianxia" — Lost in Translation
You’re scrolli...
Danmei
Understanding "Danmei"
Imagine overhearing your Ch...
Light Novel
Understanding "Light Novel"
Imagine overhearing ...
Webcomic
"Webcomic": A Window into Chinese Thinking
When ...
Manhua
Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Manhua"?
You’ll sp...
Anime
Spotting "Anime" in the Wild
At a neon-lit stall...
Fan Fiction
Decoding "Fan Fiction"
It’s not about fans writ...
Ship
"Ship" — Lost in Translation
You’re standing i...
Binge Watch
What is "Binge Watch"?
I stood frozen in front o...
Sea View Room
The Story Behind "Sea View Room"
You walk into a...