Why Chinese Students Use Coded Language for Bad Reviews: A Cultural Analysis of Indirect Feedback
In the digital communication ecosystems navigated by overseas Chinese students, a distinct linguistic subculture has evolved around academic and service feedback, characterized by the deliberate use of homophones, coded slang, and indirect phrasing. Rather than submitting straightforward critiques of substandard educational services, rental properties, or consumer goods, students frequently employ encrypted vernacular—drawing on internet memes … Read more