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LaoWai Lingo Explains the Chinese Internet
An English-language dictionary of Chinese internet slang, memes, buzzwords, and the cultural context behind them.
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The site goes beyond translation with real examples from Weibo, Douyin, and WeChat, including “Raise a Brick,” “Share Chill,” and the shift from “Saint Liang” to “Jailhouse Liang.” Its 61 entries treat online language as a live record of humor, work, technology, and social mood.
An English-language dictionary of Chinese internet slang, memes, buzzwords, and the cultural context behind them.
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