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Is Passive Listening Effective?
陈花 and 刘娜 discuss “passive listening”—whether playing Japanese radio or music while doing other things, like housework or driving, actually helps with learning Japanese.
An Easy Workweek in the Age of Robots
Technological progress is reshaping employment patterns and logistics efficiency, prompting deeper reflection.
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Beijing?
Beijing welcomes the New Year with bell-and-drum blessings, concerts, and multiple winter cultural tourism routes.
Misunderstandings and Fun with Homophones
Exploring how Chinese homophones can cause funny misunderstandings and inspire creative expressions.
Parents’ Dilemma During the “Snow Vacation”
When students’ holidays do not align with parents’ time off, caregiving pressure increases.
Why Has Guangdong Become the “Champion of Birth Rates”?
Exploring the economic, medical, and cultural reasons behind Guangdong’s rising birth rate despite national decline.
Why Is It So Hard to Implement Longer Holidays?
A discussion on proposals to extend holidays, the challenges in implementation, and the pressures faced by enterprises.
Same Word, Different Meanings?
Exploring how people in northern and southern China understand words like '土豆' and '包子' differently.
WeChat Strictly Cracks Down on Illegal Livestream Links
WeChat strengthens the crackdown on fake livestreams and illegal external links, reminding users to avoid scams.
An American Girl’s Journey to Find Her Chinese Family
Bella, an American girl who was found by Sichuan villagers 23 years ago, seeks her biological parents in China through an online video.
The Vivid World of Animal Metaphors
Exploring how Chinese uses animals to describe people's traits, from '牛人' (awesome person) to '菜鸟' (newbie).
Controversy over the 'No High School Entrance Exam' Through-School Program
Chengdu is piloting 12-year through-schools where students can enter high school without taking the Zhongkao, drawing both controversy and expectations from society.
The Wisdom of Self-Deprecating Internet Culture
Exploring the humor and social psychology behind using the word ‘dog’ in Chinese internet self-deprecating expressions.
The Education Race at the Starting Line
Exploring exam pressure, the 'chicken baby' phenomenon, and family expectations in Chinese education culture.
Exploited Mentally Disabled Worker
A mentally disabled worker was forced to work in a brick factory for many years, and his wages were taken by the foreman.
Two Worlds: The Rhythm of Urban and Rural Life
Exploring the striking differences between urban and rural China in lifestyle, social relationships, and cultural traditions.
From 'Involution' to 'Lying Flat': The Online Voices of Young People
An interpretation of the social phenomena behind popular online buzzwords like 'involution', 'lying flat', and 'social anxiety'.
Court Ruling in Sudden-Death Compensation Case During Prostitution
After a man died suddenly, his family sought over one million yuan in compensation, but the court found no causal link and dismissed the claim.
The Shape Codes of Measure Words
Exploring how Chinese measure words classify and describe objects based on their shapes and features.
Why Is Parental Leave So Hard to Take?
Many regions have introduced parental leave policies, but men often face rejection or are even marked as absent without leave when they apply.
Kids’ Smartwatches: A Tug-of-War Between Safety and Study
Parents worry about distractions and safety risks. People’s Daily suggests managing smartwatches by category.
Chinese Culture in the Fragrance of Tea
Exploring the profound meaning and modern relevance of Chinese tea culture, from the six major types of tea to social etiquette.
Offensive Words on a Steamed Egg Delivery
A customer in Shanghai found insulting letters written on her steamed egg delivery, sparking debate about food safety and service attitude.
Onomatopoeia and Mimetic Words: Bringing Chinese to Life
Exploring how onomatopoeic and mimetic words add vivid sound and imagery to Chinese expression.
17-Year-Olds' Hotpot Prank Results in 2.2 Million Yuan Compensation
A prank by minors at a hotpot restaurant led to a 2.2 million yuan judgment, sparking reflection on family education and legal responsibility.
Why Doesn’t Saizeriya Get Criticized for Using Prepared Dishes?
Saizeriya is open, transparent, and affordable, so its ready-made food is actually popular.
Sophomore Giving Birth in Dorm Sparks Reflection
The incident exposes problems of inadequate family and sex education.
"Apple People" or "Android People"?
Internet slang uses phone brands as labels for groups of people, sparking discussions about values and prejudice.
Why Did Japanese Media Ignore the Cross-Border Rescue?
A Chinese tourist was praised for risking his life to save someone in Japan, but Japanese media barely reported on it, sparking discussions about bias and fairness.
Wellness Wisdom at the Autumn Equinox
During the autumn equinox, day and night are equal. Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moistening dryness, maintaining balance, and harmonizing yin and yang.
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