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Chinese Catch Phrases for 2012

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ID: QW0288 Upper-Intermediate
In this episode of Qing Wen, learn some of the biggest buzzwords in the Sinosphere from 2012! Hear about good looking guys and girls, the rise of foodie culture in China and why being surnamed Zeng is such a big deal.
Sat Jan 26 2013 | John, Connie, Vera
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流行语
liúxíngyǔ
popular words
高富帅
gāo fù shuài
tall, rich and handsome (noun, used for men)
白富美
bái fù měi
pale skinned, rich and beautiful (noun, used for women)
梦中情人
mèngzhōngqíngrén
the lover of one's dreams
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