What’s in a Chinese name: scientists fight for identity when forced to use Latin alphabet
Chinese researchers seek ways to be distinguished in a world where their work is not published using their Mandarin name In academic research, identifying authorship is a unique challenge for Chinese ...
Congress requests info on Chinese students at the University of Maryland over potential security concerns
In a letter to Dr. Darryll Pines, President of the University of Maryland, College Park, a U.S. congressional committee said ...
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Lost in transliteration: Unlocking the complexity of Chinese names
By the way, in Chinese characters, Ai Weiwei's name is 艾未未. If you are curious about how to pronounce it, or want to understand more about the intricacies of Chinese names, check out the ...
Chinese only introduced a feminine pronoun in the 1920s—now, it might adopt a gender-inclusive one
Including pronouns in introductions, your email signature or your social media bio may seem like a minor detail. Pronouns are ...
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A graphic novel cookbook telling the stories behind some uniquely named Chinese dishes
A new graphic cookbook — complete with recipes and comic book-style illustrations — tells the backstories of the names behind ...
Botswana's Chinese learners embrace language through martial arts
The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) hosted a cultural and language event on Friday, providing Chinese learners with a platform to practice speaking the language while ...