AP Chinese Language and Culture

Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture building Chinese language proficiency.

Pinyin and PronunciationCharacters and WritingBasic Grammar and Sentence Structure
Cultural Context and Idioms (Chengyu)Complex Sentence Patterns and ConnectorsReading Comprehension and Literary Analysis
Communicating in Daily LifeWriting Emails and Formal LettersNavigating Chinese Social Media and Technology
Listening and Speaking Test StrategiesReading and Writing Test Strategies
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Practical Applications

Navigating Chinese Social Media and Technology

Going Digital in Chinese

Social media and apps are a big part of modern Chinese life. Platforms like WeChat, Weibo, and Douyin require unique vocabulary and cultural savvy.

Social Media Terms

  • 朋友圈 (péngyǒu quān) — Moments/friends circle
  • 点赞 (diǎn zàn) — to like (a post)

Internet Slang

Learn abbreviations and memes to understand posts and comments.

Real-World Application

Engaging with social media helps you stay updated, make friends, and learn contemporary slang.

Examples

  • Commenting on a friend's WeChat post.

  • Using emojis and stickers in a group chat.

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