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Does the word “土澳Tuao” mean condescending? - Hot topic on Oursteps

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On June 7, ABC website published an article 土澳 or TuAo: Is this Chinese popular term for Australia affectionate or condescending? The topic led to hot discussion in Chinese community. Hu Xukang from Oursteps shared readers views on the topic.


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On June 7, ABC website published an article 土澳 or TuAo: Is this Chinese popular term for Australia affectionate or condescending? The topic led to hot discussion in Chinese community. Hu Xukang from Oursteps shared readers views on the topic.



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