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#243 Walking the Line on Chinese Social Media擦边
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Today's Episode:
In this episode, we unpack 擦边, content that touches the line but doesn’t cross it. This is also one of the most mentioned word in China 2025! What does it mean, why is it everywhere, and why does it spark debate in China?
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Perfect faces, perfect lives, perfect videos, and people are tired. In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we will explore 活人感, another 2025’s most talked-about word. Why do Chinese netizens crave “real people” online, and what does 活人感 really mean?
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