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Breaking down a term that literally translates as "straight male" Slang Dynasty is a series that unpacks the wide world of Chinese regional slang, internet colloquialisms, and assorted street-level jargon. On this week’s Slang Dynasty, our friends Una and Yanran shares with you the popular internet phrase “zhi nan 直男.” “Zhi nan” first went viral in 2014 and directly translates as “straight male”, but it’s not about their sexuality. A stereotypical zhi nan values video games and sports over his girlfriend (if he could even get one), is nonchalant towards women’s psychological needs, and is often self-conceited. To find out more about this term, check out the video below:
Back from Exile: How the Martial Arts Genre Made a Triumphant Return to China’s Mainstream September 21, 2020
“A Painful Read”: New Report on the Dangers Facing China’s Delivery Drivers Goes Viral September 8, 2020
From Lovers to Duck Demons, Unusual Virtual Services are Booming on the Chinese Internet August 11, 2020
Wǒ Men Podcast: How Covid-19 has Changed Chinese People’s Attitudes to Personal Finance June 15, 2020
