China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us

China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Users

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China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
  • China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Us
China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Users

China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Users

$10.50

Dive into China's new web-based subculture of tech-savvy, subversive netizens with China Online: Netspeak and Wordplay Used by over 700 Million Chinese Internet Users by Veronique Michel! This fascinating paperback offers an unparalleled insider's view into the vibrant and dynamic world of Chinese internet culture and communication. Author and translator Véronique Michel expertly guides readers through the unique linguistic landscape created by young Chinese web-surfers on platforms like Baidu. This book unveils the secret netspeak and ingenious wordplay that allows over half a billion of China's coolest internet users to communicate in code, navigating a hugely competitive and rapidly evolving social environment with humor and creativity. Explore the lifestyles and distinctive communication patterns of modern-day online "tribes," including:

  • The "Moonlight" or "Starlight" Tribe
  • The "Ant" Tribe
  • The "Corporate Insects"
  • The "Diamond Man"
China Online delves into the clever use of puns, including the inventive "talking numbers" system, which allows for more complex meanings with fewer keystrokes and characters. It's an essential guide for anyone interested in linguistics, contemporary Chinese society, digital culture, and the fascinating ways youth cultures adapt and thrive online. Learn to be in the know and understand the hidden meanings that lie beneath the surface of Chinese digital discourse. This copy is in good paperback condition, ready to offer its insights into a unique cultural phenomenon.
  • Author: Michel, Veronique
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
  • Year: 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Condition: Good
  • ISBN: 9780804844369

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