In the tide of global cultural export, China has attracted international attention with its unique elements. Compared with traditional cultures such as Peking Opera and Tai Chi, China's cultural export elements present a different personality, interesting and unique. These elements, which may not be representative of traditional culture, have successfully led the international trend and given the outside world a more unique perception of China.
1. Profanity and internet vocabulary
When it comes to cultural export, we usually think of the quintessence of the country, traditional arts, etc., but China's unique cultural export is not limited to this. Imagine that in an unfamiliar context, the first thing people learn is no longer "hello" or "I love you", but how to express emotions in local swear words. This peculiar cultural export stems from the breadth and profundity of Chinese characters, which makes the routine of swearing seem "pediatric" abroad.
Unlike the straightforward Western scolding war, the Chinese are euphemistic and sarcastic, and even the English abbreviation of the missile defense system can become material for ridicule. This method is very popular abroad, and some people have even translated it into English and compiled it into a book. Such books, such as "Dirty Chinese", have sold well abroad, allowing foreigners to understand the humor and wit of Chinese culture more deeply.
2. Pluto culture
With the advancement of "de-dollarization", the renminbi is running wild on the road of internationalization, while the underworld currency has gained a place in the overseas market. Especially when the epidemic spread, the traditional Chinese folk custom of "burning paper money" has set off a wave of craze around the world.
This bizarre underworld culture is not only high in overseas markets, but also smells business opportunities in international logistics companies. Some companies began to buy the currency from China at a low price and sell it to foreign markets at a high price. In the West, this mystical ritual is believed to be more effective than traditional card divination or Bible repentance. Foreigners may even make "netherworld transfers" at any time and place, using mobile payment to send money to the fictitious "Heaven and Earth Bank" to convey their feelings of missing their ancestors.
3. The rise of fantasy novels overseas
Chinese fantasy novels have gained a place in the international market and attracted a large number of overseas readers. Founded in 2014, the American website "Wu xia world" specializes in translating Chinese fantasy martial arts novels, and overseas readers have even quit drug addiction because they are addicted to reading.
This phenomenon reflects the global influence of Chinese literature, which has brought Chinese fantasy stories to the fore internationally. The plots, characters, and worldviews of these novels have successfully transcended cultural and linguistic barriers, and have become a unique calling card of Chinese literature in the world.
Under the guidance of these Chinese elements, Chinese culture has shown a different kind of charm in the world. From the culture of swear words to the mystical ritual of the underworld, from the spread of dialects to the rise of fantasy novels, these elements have aroused great interest abroad and won more attention for China. However, there may be gaps in the understanding of some of these elements. For example, the ritual of burning paper money has its specific cultural background and meaning in China, but it can be misunderstood as a mystical ritual abroad.
On the whole, the international dissemination of Chinese elements has successfully aroused the interest of the outside world, but it is still necessary to be cautious in the export of culture, not only to show the charm of personality, but also to maintain respect for traditional culture. In this way, China's cultural output can influence the world more comprehensively and deeply, and truly realize the goal of cultural harmony.