Bilingual Chinese lesbian slang dictionary
"Siting Yao’s bilingual dictionary translates Chinese lesbian slang: The London-based graphic designer illustrates unique language expressions and humorous anecdotes in her colourful, graphic guide to queer code." By Ellis Tree, It's Nice That (4 July 2024)
Made for: “Chinese speakers who are interested in but unfamiliar with queer culture, English speakers who are interested in Chinese queer culture, and Chinese lesbians who want to celebrate their own culture”, Siting Yao’s publication Lesbian Slang in Chinese collates 40 amusing anecdotes and phonetic translations into a pocketable A7 dictionary. Presented in a bilingual format, with visualisations of each slang term or expression to “enhance connections between diverse audiences”, the publication aims to bridge cultural and linguistic divides through creative publishing methods.
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