• Word by Word

    Word by Word

    Explore the magical world of language

    Navigating life with humour: The role of Chinese internet buzzwords

    Navigating life with humour: The role of Chinese internet buzzwords

    Katharina Zhu explores the ever-changing language used on Chinese social media

    The Singapore Stone*s carvings have been undeciphered for centuries 每 now we*re trying to crack the puzzle

    The Singapore Stone*s carvings have been undeciphered for centuries 每 now we*re trying to crack the puzzle

    If you pay a visit to the Singapore Stone, displayed at the National Museum of Singapore, you might be disappointed. That*s because the inscription 每 carrying an unknown writing system transcribing an unknown language 每 is fading. But if you love puzzles, this won*t put you off.

    The Conversation: The Singapore Stone*s carvings have been undeciphered for centuries 每 now we*re trying to crack the puzzle
    Is your pain my pain?

    Is your pain my pain?

    Read more about the varied ways in which our cultures shape our perceptions of pain.

    Nine Chinese words that can't be translated into English

    Nine Chinese words that can't be translated into English

    Not all translations are equal: A glimpse into Chinese culture and worldview

    Five common English words we don*t know the origins of 每 including &boy* and &dog*

    Five common English words we don*t know the origins of 每 including &boy* and &dog*

    Mysterious etymology of some words represent an exciting puzzle of the English language. Here are five examples.

    The Conversation: Five common English words we don*t know the origins of 每 including &boy* and &dog*

    How do you say "ouch" in your language?

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