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EP3 Am I a 'laowai'? What this word says about closeness and distance in Chinese? - 第三集:我是“老外”?从一个词看中文的亲近与距离

EP3 Am I a 'laowai'? What this word says about closeness and distance in Chinese? - 第三集:我是“老外”?从一个词看中文的亲近与距离

Season 1 Episode 3 Published 1 week, 3 days ago
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In English, the word “foreigner” can sound somewhat distant or formal. In Chinese, however, “laowai” is a much more everyday term - you might hear it on the street, see it in short videos, or even come across it in casual conversation. - 在英文里,“foreigner”这个词听起来多少带着一点距离感;但在中文里,“老外”却是一个非常日常的说法——你可能在街头听到它,也可能在短视频里刷到,甚至在聊天中被很自然地提起。 澳大利亚人罗瑞也分享了他30多年前在北京当“老外”的经历。(点击上方收听音频)
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