Wang Xinzhou

iDEAL Reporter

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 62: 早C晚A (Zao C Wan A) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 62: 早C晚A (Zao C Wan A)

This phrase originally refers to a skincare routine, but now is used to represent a lifestyle of young people, who drink coffee in the morning and enjoy evening with alcohol.

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 61: 不响 (Bu Xiang) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 61: 不响 (Bu Xiang)

The phrase "bu xiang" in Shanghai dialect literally means "keeping your trap shut" or "not saying a word." But for the savvy Shanghai crowd, "bu xiang" is way more than that.

2024-05-08 23:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 60: 鱼跃龙门 (Yu Yue Long Men) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 60: 鱼跃龙门 (Yu Yue Long Men)

Fueled by a deep admiration for Chinese culture, Italian designer Alic Melloni skilfully infuses her creations with the essence of vivid Chinese expressions.

2024-05-01 23:00 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 59: 适当 (Shi Dang) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 59: 适当 (Shi Dang)

When Tanaka prepares Chinese dishes, she frequently encounters the term in the recipes, indicating the ideal amount of seasoning to add. Yet, what precisely constitutes "适当"?

2024-04-25 12:48 0

Shanghai residents share views of CityShop's closure - Lifestyle in China

Shanghai residents share views of CityShop's closure

As one of the largest imported food and daily necessities supermarkets in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta, the closure of CityShop marks the end of an era for many residents.

2024-04-19 16:25 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 58: 井底之蛙 (Jing Di Zhi Wa) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 58: 井底之蛙 (Jing Di Zhi Wa)

The phrase "Frog in the bottom of a well" serves as a metaphor for narrow-mindedness. Irfan Jo from Indonesia tell us there is a similar idiom in Indonesia.

2024-04-17 23:00 0

Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 57: 天花板 (Tian Hua Ban) - Art & Culture in China

Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 57: 天花板 (Tian Hua Ban)

Is it merely the decorative ceiling of a room, or does it hold a deeper meaning? Let's check it out together with Malaysian Bao Ern!

2024-04-10 23:00 0

Chinese artists revel in painting by numbers - Art & Culture in China

Chinese artists revel in painting by numbers

An exhibition named "MULTIPLY!!!: Power in Numbers in Contemporary Chinese Art" was presented recently at Modern Art Museum Shanghai, featuring a dozen Chinese artists.

2024-04-08 18:49 0

Would you buy gold when the price keeps rising? - Lifestyle in China

Would you buy gold when the price keeps rising?

The price of gold has continued to rise with the sticker price of gold jewelry in many stores near 700 yuan (US$96.74) per gram. Facing that high price, would you still buy gold?

2024-04-03 17:56 0

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 56: 搭子 (Da Zi) - Art & Culture in China

'Local lingo: Express yourself!' Episode 56: 搭子 (Da Zi)

Da Zi is a quite popular buzzword on Chinese social media these years. It refers to a casual friendship when you just want someone to eat with or shop together.

2024-04-03 17:55 0

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