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Spacecraft

"Spacecraft": A Window into Chinese Thinking
Whe...

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...