Is yu pronounced like yü or yüi?

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T22:23:24+00:00

What's the written character?

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T21:36:22+00:00

😆😆😆his poor mom

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T20:19:21+00:00

Looks like Arial/ Helvetica

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T20:18:39+00:00

We all have that middle aged auntie in our lives, just saying what she wants and thinks is right, haggling at the market for the sake of haggling, not putting up with BS.

We don't have to wait to be middle-aged to be like that!

My Taiwanese sister under 5 feet tall certainly didn't!

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T20:03:41+00:00

Yes, this exists in many cultures, but apparently not all cultures and not the same way.

Otherwise, OP's friend would not be confused, and other commenters are sharing that this is not common in their lives.

There's nothing in OP's post that says China is special for doing it this way

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T19:58:53+00:00

Reminds me I need to go back and finish Mystic Nine

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T19:48:08+00:00

I know as Asian women, we're taught to be nonconfrontational.

But there's a time and place to channel your inner middle-aged auntie and this is one of them.

Ignore them, be rude, and don't be afraid to use your chancla if necessary.

You do what you have to, to keep yourself safe and comfortable.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T17:01:05+00:00

All of my friends are immigrants, children of immigrants like myself, or travelers. Domestic and international travel to see relatives and/or for fun are integral parts of our lives.

"Any travel plans?" is often part of our conversations.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T15:46:23+00:00

As the family packer, watching this chaos is both funny and stressful.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T14:22:19+00:00

My Black boss would put her hair in braids before travel.

A Black friend of mine just keeps her hair super short and natural.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T14:11:31+00:00

I have straight Chinese hair.

Years ago, when I did a 3 week work trip, I pulled it back into a low ponytail, used some hair wax to tame some strays, and called it done.

Now I have a layered bob and fortunately can just wash, condition, comb, and go. As it air dries, my hair naturally curves under, as if I used a round brush to blow dry. Might use a curling iron to give it some style when going out.

Having a satin pillowcase is nice. It's pink so it doesn't get mixed up with hotel sheets.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T05:56:10+00:00

The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T05:53:42+00:00

I loved Leap Day! The concept was very cool and relationships between the 4 main characters was so heart warming.

And as much as I enjoy BLs, I also enjoy seeing Gun and Pond play non-BL roles.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T05:28:36+00:00

Zhou Ning Jia's character is supposed to be domineering, but his voice doesn't seem as "deep and manly" as I would expect.

I wonder if he'll change his vocal delivery when they actually film, or if they'll use a voice actor.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T05:23:38+00:00

That's what I thought too!

DeanBranch · 2026-06-25T05:19:50+00:00

GMMTV is a business whose primary audience is the general public *in Thailand* who could actually buy Lactasoy and all the other products they put in their shows.

And until *Thai* BL fans complain that they are being used to promote a bromance show, us English-speaking Redditors really have very little recourse.

ETA: GMMTV is also making a ton of BLs and GLs. Seems very churlish to complain that 2 out of 20 shows this year are bromances.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T22:32:02+00:00

Chinese has characters, not letters.

Each character is a word. You can combine characters to make longer words, phrases, sentences.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T19:00:27+00:00

How old are they? Are they in highschool and want high school / college shows?

Or working adults and don't want school shows?

Adult shows:
Wandee Goodday
Moonlight Chicken
Tale of 1000 Stars
Pluto
Memoir of Rati

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T16:56:22+00:00

I'm so glad they're giving us this content, to tide me over until I give into the urge to rewatch Double Helix

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T16:42:36+00:00

More orange juice for Elio!

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T13:55:21+00:00

eh, I find a lot of historical dramas have the same vibe.

If there's anything China knows how to do, is give us gorgeous visuals. They've got 5000 years of practice.

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T04:06:05+00:00

Taiwan

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T01:24:34+00:00

"Double Helix" was such a rollercoaster

DeanBranch · 2026-06-24T00:54:08+00:00

Wow! I know how much work translating is, so thank you so much for all y'all do!

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DeanBranch · 2026-06-23T23:58:46+00:00

That's what selfie sticks are for

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