As the 17th BRICS Summit kicks off in Rio de Janeiro this week, young Brazilians are sharing their top Chinese language hacks to bridge cultures! 🗺️ Students from the Confucius Institute at the Federal University of Bahia spilled the tea on phrases they say are essential for travelers, tech lovers, and anyone diving into China’s digital ecosystem.
High schooler Antonio Alves Campos Neto swears by ‘Excuse me, where is this place?’ – perfect for navigating bustling cities or hidden gem restaurants. Meanwhile, biologist Francisco Sanches Gomes is all about ‘Should I scan your code, or will you scan mine?’ 💸 ‘It’s like the secret handshake of China’s cashless society,’ he laughs, referencing WeChat’s QR code dominance.
With Brazil and China strengthening economic ties through BRICS, these phrases aren’t just cute – they’re cultural currency. 🌐 ‘Language turns “foreign” into “familiar,”’ says one student. Who’s ready to level up their Mandarin game?
