Tag: Chinese Society
Exploring China’s Rivers with Peter Hessler: ‘Other Rivers’ Book Review
Peter Hessler, a well-known writer who spent two years teaching in Chengdu, China, recently launched his new book, "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education," at an event hosted by ChinaFile on July 17. The memoir...
Can Women Be Addressed as ‘Xiansheng’?
The Chinese term "xiansheng" is often translated as "Mister" in English, but it is actually a gender-neutral honorific. Similar to the Japanese term "sensei," it is used to address someone older or more experienced....