internet culture
internet culture
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Behind the Laughter: What Chinese Memes Reveal About Urban Loneliness
Explore how Chinese internet memes reflect rising urban loneliness among young professionals — from Pidu Dog to 'lying flat' culture.
2025-10-09
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The Semiotics of the 'Lie Flat' Movement in Chinese Internet Culture
Explore the rise of China's 'lie flat' movement—a digital-era symbol of resistance against overwork and societal pressure. Includes data, cultural analysis, and comparative insights.
2025-10-09
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From Baidu Tieba to Weibo: Tracing the Roots of Modern Chinese Internet Humor
Explore how Chinese internet humor evolved from Baidu Tieba forums to viral Weibo memes, blending satire, wordplay, and cultural resistance in a unique digital landscape.
2025-10-09
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The Art of Euphemism: Reading Between the Lines of Censored Chinese Slang
Explore how Chinese netizens use creative euphemisms and slang to navigate censorship, turning humor and wordplay into tools of resistance.
2025-10-09
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From 'Xida Xiben' to 'Involution': Understanding China's Internet Slang Evolution
Explore the evolution of Chinese internet slang from 'xida xiben' to 'involution,' uncovering cultural shifts and societal pressures behind viral terms.
2025-10-09
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The Evolution of Chinese Internet Buzzwords: A Decade in Review
Explore the evolution of Chinese internet buzzwords from 2013 to 2023, uncovering how terms like 'neijuan' and 'tangping' reflect societal shifts and youth culture in the digital age.
2025-10-08
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How 'Emotional Support Crab' Became a Symbol of Millennial Loneliness
Discover how the 'Emotional Support Crab' meme became a profound symbol of millennial loneliness and emotional coping in the digital age.
2025-10-08
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Why 'Jiuliu Yige' Became the Ultimate Roast in Chinese Online Culture
Discover how 'jiuliu yige' evolved from a historical insult to the most viral roast in Chinese online culture—complete with data, context, and cultural insight.
2025-10-08
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The Linguistic Rebellion: Blending Dialects and Puns in Chinese Net Speak
Explore how Chinese netizens blend dialects, puns, and humor to create a vibrant digital language full of rebellion and creativity.
2025-10-08
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How Memes on Weibo Reflect the Chinese Youth's Attitude Toward Work and Life
Explore how Weibo memes reveal the mindset of Chinese youth toward work and life, blending humor with social commentary on involution, lying flat, and emotional resilience.
2025-10-08
