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Jul 2025
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#220 Keyboard Warriors键盘侠

MaoMi Chinese
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Today's Episode: Have you ever met someone online who loves to criticise but never helps? They type fast, speak loud, but do nothing in real life. Do you what they are called in Chinese? Today, let’s find out who they are and why they do it! Membership Preview: Want to say “no” in Chinese without hurting feelings? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we reveal 5 ... Show More
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