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What is Xi Jinping's favourite Chinese idiom?

What is Xi Jinping's favourite Chinese idiom?

Update: 2025-02-22
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Chinese idioms (成语) play a crucial role in shaping political rhetoric, often appearing repeatedly in speeches by leaders. Take, for instance, one of Xi Jinping’s favorites: 当家作主 ("Be the master of one’s own house"), which he has used an astonishing 43 times. But what do these idioms really mean, and why are they so significant?

In this episode, we dive into the most frequently used idioms by Chinese leaders, uncover their meanings, and explore the historical and political contexts behind them. Stay tuned until the end—we’ve got a special quiz waiting for you!


This episode was hosted by Xaver and Dounia

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What is Xi Jinping's favourite Chinese idiom?

What is Xi Jinping's favourite Chinese idiom?

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