Niubi! The Real Chinese You Never Learned in School

(Plume) In this guide to Chinese slang, the author teaches vernacular phrases used by Chinese people in a variety of situations. Exploring everything from the lingo of flirting and dating to colorful Internet slang and insults, the book also includes irreverent anecdotes, minicultural lessons, and contextual explanations. Chao is an associate editor at China International Business.

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PAW's July/August 2025 issue cover, featuring a photo of people dressed in orange and black, marching in the P-rade, and the headline: Reunions, Back in Orange & Black.
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July 2025

On the cover: Wilton Virgo ’00 and his classmates celebrate during the P-rade.