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Culture: Chinese words that foreigners can easily recognize

A number of foreigners in recent years have either started to learn Chinese or want their children to learn the language. Meanwhile, many Chinese words have become globally familiar. The China International Publishing Group recently released a report on the most recognized Chinese words overseas. According to the report, shaolin, from the Shaolin Temple - renowned for its martial arts training - tops the list of the 100 most recognized Chinese words. Visit our website to find more.