Meet Fereshteh Mokhtari, aka Su Mengjie—a 20-something Iranian who turned her Mandarin-learning struggles into a cross-cultural success story 🌟. Starting in 2017, she battled tricky tones and complex characters that made classmates quit, but she doubled down on her "pure and beautiful dreams" (the meaning of her Chinese name!).
Fast-forward to today: She’s gone from interpreter at international expos 🎪 to viral video creator (70k followers 💻!) sharing China’s tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and festivals with Iran. Now, as a tour guide, she bridges cultures by showing Chinese travelers Iran’s ancient bazaars and Persepolis ruins 🏛️. "Hearing tourists say they’ll recommend Iran? That’s my proudest moment," she says.
Her takeaway? Learning Chinese wasn’t just about language—it unlocked a world of opportunity. 🗝️ Whether you’re into K-dramas or coding, her story proves curiosity + grit = global connections. ✨
