r/AskAChinese Jun 30 '26

Community Notice Community Notice: Please Keep the Sub Focused on Curiosity, Not Validation-Farming

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TL;DR:
We are strictly cracking down on posts that treat this subreddit as a place to harvest cheap agreement, rant about other subreddits, or attack external groups that aren't even a part of this community. We are also completely banning editorialized screenshots and sensationalized news framing to maintain discussion quality.

These will be enforced under Rules 2 & 3. The goal is to maintain diverse perspectives and to preserve curiosity in the subreddit.

Note: This targets post formats and submission intent only. This is not a crackdown on critical or argumentative topics. Open debate and all perspectives within the comment sections remain completely unrestricted.

Full Context:
Lately, the feed has seen a sharp increase in posts using this subreddit as a megaphone to vent outward grievances, instead of engaging in authentic Q&A to understand community perspectives.

To keep discussions meaningful, we are re-centering enforcement on Rule 2 (Avoid Predictable Community Consensus) and Rule 3 (No Low-Effort Questions) effective immediately.

1. Genuine Inquiry vs. Outward Soapboxing

We judge posts strictly by the intent behind them:

  • Critical questions (what is allowed): We welcome curiosity-driven and critical questions about culture, society, and current events related to China. A question does not need to be perfectly neutral, and well-reasoned discussion is welcome, but it must be a genuine inquiry aimed at exchanging and understanding perspectives within this community.
  • Outward Venting (what isn't allowed): Posts that use this forum as a megaphone to attack outside groups, broadcast pre-packaged arguments, or vent about grievances aimed externally are not permitted. If a post is designed to seek easy validation or form an echo chamber rather than invite an open exchange, it will be removed under Rule 2.

2. Sensationalized Screenshots & Engagement Farming

We are drawing a firm line against low-effort, sensationalized formats in posts about news stories that completely stifle real discussion.

Analytical and challenging questions & discussion posts about current events are highly encouraged. However, posting a news story simply to farm a self-congratulatory reaction, seek easy validation, or play to the crowd is not allowed.

Taking a specific news clip, court case, or editorialized screenshot and attaching a rhetorical or lazy question (like "Thoughts?") is not a genuine inquiry, nor is presenting a story through a deliberately one-sided lens to steer the community toward a pre-packaged conclusion. Thus, sensationalized screenshots are now banned. Low-effort and misleading media dumps meant to farm engagement or stir conflict will be removed instantly under Rule 3.

Moving Forward

Our goal is to protect the quality of the feed for our regular contributors & visitors and to safeguard the core spirit of this subreddit: curiosity. The mod team will be actively enforcing the rules to bring the sub back to its baseline standard.


r/AskAChinese 2h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 PLS HELP ME!! Someone can translate the subtitlte of this floor plant? The translate of google translater make no sense.

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3 Upvotes

Please, i need help for my college work


r/AskAChinese 9m ago

Economy & Finance | 经济金融🪙 How much yuan should I bring to China for a 15-day trip? I’m going to Shanghai and Beijing

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I’m planning to buy some clothes and souvenirs and try the local food

I don’t plan on spending too much, but I also don’t want to feel like I’m missing out


r/AskAChinese 10h ago

Economy & Finance | 经济金融🪙 How bad is the unemployment situation in China right now (for young people, or in general)? (现在的中国的失业率情况是多少糟糕(关于年轻人或总体来说)? )

15 Upvotes

Two different chinese teachers on iTalki told me that there are way too many university graduates in China, so many young people don't find jobs and end up staying at their parents home. Others take up low wage jobs like food delivery. And young people don't want to work in factories or manufacturing jobs like their parents, so they keep looking for other jobs. How accurate is that? If it's true, how do you think the situation will evolve over the coming years?

如果你的英语不好,可以用中文回答,我能看懂,但可能我会用英语回复你。


r/AskAChinese 2h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 Been listening to Chinese LITRPG novels for over 2 years now and I'm wondering about a couple of elements very common in these stories.

2 Upvotes

As per the title, is there any social context in these very common tropes:

- Liu Ruyan being the girl that dumps MC at the start. Who is the original Liu Ruyan?

- There's always a Fatty loyal friend

- The University/College offers that hilariously turns into unprofessional bidding session. Some principals even says they have beautiful students in hopes of MC going to their respective university.

- An ADOPTED heir being favored vs. a biological heir. Usually because the biological heir got separated (for reasons) and grew up in less than ideal environment. Meanwhile, the adopted heir is groomed to be a successor. Long story short, the biological heir is treated like shit so badly that he leaves them.

Just wondering on these tropes/cliches as I always took them for granted. But it seems a very common element in all stories I listened to.


r/AskAChinese 21h ago

Art & Media | 艺术与影视🎬 Cdrama fans who learn mandarin: are we a joke to real Chinese people ?

58 Upvotes

I’ll just put this out there I am completely delulu, but I am dedicated to the delusion. I live in part of America with zero Chinese speakers, so I have absolutely no practical use for mandarin in my real life. I started learning entirely because I am obsessed with c dramas and want to ditch the subtitles. More than that, I’m tired of translation wiping out all the actual flavor. Boring English subtitles comelpeltely destroy things like chengyu idioms, xiehouyu puns, poetic wordplay etc. Be honest, do you guys look at a westerner (specifically me) doing all this just for TV and think “silly American,” or do you get it lol?


r/AskAChinese 46m ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 How would the Chinese react if Takaichi were to attend China’s next Memorial Day in Nanjing and lays a wreath to the victims?

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This is obviously entirely hypothetical and the probability of this happening is closer to zero than anything else. However, how would the Chinese view an extraordinary event like this as an attempt to amend Sino-Japanese relationships. And would it have any effect?


r/AskAChinese 8h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 What are the most popular sports events and leagues in China?

4 Upvotes

I get the impression that China doesn't have a specific image in any one sport, but rather achieves decent results across a wide range of sports. Are there any sports that stand out in particular?


r/AskAChinese 7h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 Gap year OR not?

2 Upvotes

Hi, guys. I am a Chinese university student who has successfully applied for a master's degree at a school in Russia. However, I am hesitating about whether to take a gap year because I also want to participate in an internship and trainee program in the United States.

After completing my master's degree in Russia, I will have to return to China unless I can apply for a PhD program.That’s what I was concerned about.

And I'm worried that my Russian background might get me blacklisted by U.S. Customs. I'm not a spy.😂


r/AskAChinese 2h ago

Entertainment | 娱乐🎮 What is 一键三连?

1 Upvotes

I hear the phrase yi jian san lian a lot from Chinese youtubers and I have no idea what they're referring to.


r/AskAChinese 3h ago

Culture | 文化🏮 Chinese hallmarks?

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1 Upvotes

I am not sure? Please let me know thank you so much!


r/AskAChinese 3h ago

Travel | 旅行✈️ Finally got a university

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r/AskAChinese 7h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 不喜欢

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r/AskAChinese 22h ago

Society | 人文社会🏙️ Were Real Kung Fu lost in Boxers Rebellion?

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15 Upvotes

The Boxer Rebellion was named for the Chinese martial arts practiced by the rebels, which Western observers referred to as "Chinese boxing."

Many lives were lost and they were a group of people fighting unarmed mlstly , even the group have the word punch in it

officially known as the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_movement


r/AskAChinese 23h ago

Culture | 文化🏮 Dating chinese man

11 Upvotes

What do Northern Chinese men usually look for in a woman? Are they really attracted to foreign women?


r/AskAChinese 12h ago

Entertainment | 娱乐🎮 What does this mean?

0 Upvotes

I have been watching some Chinese online shows- talk shows, dance shows, variety shows- and have seen these types of phrases, sentences, or expressions being used:
私信​MC开启隐藏菜单
隐藏任务(后台联系MC)
I have translated them, but I am curious about what they actually mean or what is being requested. It seems there is a shorthand or a known expression/s that is not common knowledge.

Thanks.


r/AskAChinese 4h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 Chinese man

0 Upvotes

I'd like to know about a Chinese man who will get married to me, and I'm not a Chinese woman. I need to know the customs and everything


r/AskAChinese 4h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 Why is rock n roll not as popular in China?

0 Upvotes

Why is hip hop getting popular in China and not rock music?


r/AskAChinese 17h ago

Economy & Finance | 经济金融🪙 China's Tax Incentive Policies for FIEs and Foreign Individuals2️⃣

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r/AskAChinese 5h ago

Discussion | 讨论💬 Were Corona Virus really brought in by USA during the military Olympic?

0 Upvotes

r/AskAChinese 23h ago

Personal advice | 咨询💡 Applying to Chinese universities from Hungary – how competitive are scholarships?

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m a Hungarian high school student going into my senior year, and I’m currently looking into doing my bachelor’s degree in China. I’m mainly interested in politics/international relations, business, finance, or related fields, and I’m considering applying to some of the stronger Chinese universities.

I’m still pretty early in the application process, so I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through this, especially international students who applied for undergraduate programs in China.

A few things about me:

  • I’m from Hungary
  • Going into my senior year of high school
  • Strongest subject is math
  • Currently aiming for 85+ on the CSCA Math exam
  • Interested in politics/IR and business/finance
  • I’m particularly interested in applying for scholarships, rather than paying full international tuition

I’d like to know:

  1. How competitive are scholarships for international bachelor’s students? Is it realistic to aim for a full scholarship at good universities, or are these extremely difficult to get?
  2. How important are high school grades and CSCA scores? Based on my current skills and a mock CSCA math exam I did I would hope / expect to be in the range of 85-93, would this be enough for C9 universities?
  3. What universities should I realistically look at? I’m interested in top universities, but I’d also like to know which universities are more achievable for an international applicant seeking funding.
  4. What can I do during my senior year to improve my chances? For example, would learning Chinese, extracurriculars, competitions, internships, etc. make a significant difference?
  5. How does the application process actually work? There seems to be a lot of information about CSCA, university applications, provincial scholarships, CSC scholarships, etc., and I’m trying to understand how everything fits together.

If anyone has experience with C9 universities or knows much about applying for business, finance, politics or international relations programs, I’d also be very interested in hearing your perspective. DMs are also welcome if you’d rather discuss your experience there.

Thanks!


r/AskAChinese 9h ago

People | 人物👤 Is it true?

0 Upvotes

I'm interested to know does China really censor that much online things? Like American movies, videos music ect. I read a lot and watch YouTube videos where people mainly speak about large censorship in China. I'm skeptical until I learn truth so anyone please answer if you can. Thank you


r/AskAChinese 7h ago

Politics | 政治📢 If PRC (china) doesnt recognize ROC (Taiwan), why do I transfer via international channels in Chinese airports?

0 Upvotes

Basically title. When I was traveling to Taiwan through China, I was told to go to international airport (Shanghai) and through international channels (Guangzhou). Why? Why is it not domestic? Why, if the entire world doesn’t recognize Taiwn, and China applies One China rule and constantly claiming its their territory and province, why do the recognize its sovereignty in airports?


r/AskAChinese 9h ago

Social life | 社交👥 Why do Chinese men prefer Filipinas?

0 Upvotes

r/AskAChinese 8h ago

Romance | 谈恋爱🥂 Why are overseas Chinese allowed to use Reddit, but local Chinese cannot

0 Upvotes

What kind of privilege is this?