Students studying abroad often need to find areas in which they excel. As a Chinese student, you sometimes encounter embarrassing situations, such as when someone asks you if you are fluent in Chinese, as if it were a disparagement. But sometimes, as Chinese, when I see foreigners expressing themselves in Chinese, I feel strange and don't know what it means. It's not just about the accent, it's about something that goes beyond the realm of cognition.
An international student shared what he saw during his time studying abroad, and once he saw a tattoo on a man's arm, but he was confused. After some research, it turned out that the tattoo meant "gout", not "painful wind" as he had imagined at first. Another student chose the word "prisoner" on the tattoo in order to express the feeling of being trapped in love, which turned out to be confusing.
There are many expressions in Chinese, and the same word may have different meanings in different positions. If you are blindly obsessed, you may make a joke. Some foreigners don't even have the words on their tattoos that they can't read except for themselves and the tattoo artist. For example, I once saw a foreigner tattooed "Everyone dies, not everyone lives", which makes people puzzled.
In the cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, these little jokes are funny, but they are not a big deal. Cultural differences are part of education, and through such collisions, new inspirations can be generated. International students are exposed to different cultures, have a broader perspective and are more adaptable. Students who come back from studying abroad may have an advantage in the same school because they know the world better.
In the process of studying abroad, it is very advantageous to learn a foreign language fluently. Whether in the job market or in the workplace, being able to communicate fluently is a powerful ability. International students should also focus on language learning while pursuing professional knowledge, which will lay a solid foundation for their future development.
Overall, there will be some minor misunderstandings in the exchange of Chinese and foreign cultures, but this does not prevent international students from becoming more mature and knowledgeable through these experiences. In the age of globalization, having the ability to communicate across cultures will be a huge advantage. It is hoped that international students will study hard in the process of studying abroad, not only to acquire professional knowledge, but also to expand their language skills, and pave the way for future development.
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