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June 29, 2025 6 mins

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She was American, but spoke Chinese like a native. She grew up in rural China, won the Nobel Prize, and told the world real stories about Chinese people. Who was Pearl S. Buck — and why did she love China so deeply? Let’s find out in today’s episode.

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Crazy Chinese menu translations like “Fxxk and Explode Chicken” and “Husband and Wife Lung Slices” . What do they really mean?! Join the next MaoMi Chinese+ to laugh, learn, and uncover the surprising culture and language behind these hilarious English mistakes!

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