“驴友(lǘyŏu)” – What It Means and Why They Are Popular

“驴友(lǘyŏu)” literally means “donkey friend,” but translates as “backpackers” or “travel buddies.” It is a homophone of “旅游(lǚyóu),” the Chinese word for tour. “驴友(lǘyŏu)” refers to people who like off-the-beaten-path travel or outdoor sports, especially those who enjoy adventures, climbing, hiking, etc. “驴友(lǘyŏu)” are people …

Are They China’s Baby Boomers-“80后(bālínghòu)” and “90后 (jiǔlínghòu)”

One basic meaning of “后(hòu)” is “after or later”, such as “一周后(yìzhōuhòu) after a week” and “三天后(sāntiānhòu) three days later.” Example Wǒ sāntiān hòu qù běijīng. 我   三天     后    去 北京。 I will leave for Beijing in three days.

At some point you will come …

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