Foreigner in China: Hilarious Reactions to My 'Foreigner' Shirt

TLDRWatch the funny encounters I had in China while wearing a shirt that says 'Foreigner' in Chinese. Chinese people found it amusing and had interesting reactions.

Key insights

😂Chinese people find it hilarious when non-Chinese wear tattoos or clothes with random or funny Chinese characters.

👕Wearing a shirt that says 'Foreigner' in Chinese is a conversation starter in China.

🇨🇳The slang term 'foreigner' is often used by Chinese people to refer to non-Asians.

🧠Speaking Mandarin and local dialects like Fujianese can impress and surprise Chinese people.

🤣Chinese people appreciate the effort non-Chinese people put into learning their language.

Q&A

Why do Chinese people find it funny when non-Chinese wear tattoos or clothes with random Chinese characters?

Chinese people find it amusing because the characters may have unintended or hilarious meanings.

What does 'foreigner' mean in Chinese slang?

'Foreigner' is a slang term used by Chinese people to refer to non-Asians.

What was the most common reaction you received while wearing the 'Foreigner' shirt?

Many Chinese people found it funny and engaged in conversations, asking about the shirt and praising the wearer's language skills.

What language skills impressed Chinese people the most?

Chinese people were particularly impressed by Mandarin-speaking skills and the ability to speak local dialects like Fujianese.

Do Chinese people appreciate non-Chinese people learning their language?

Yes, Chinese people appreciate the effort put into learning their language and often find it impressive.

Timestamped Summary

00:12Non-Chinese people wearing tattoos or clothes with random Chinese characters is a hilarious phenomenon.

00:51In this video, the host goes undercover in China wearing a shirt that says 'Foreigner' in Chinese.

01:35Chinese people react amusingly to the shirt, commenting and chuckling among themselves.

02:50Chinese people express surprise and admiration for the host's Mandarin-speaking skills.

04:31The conversation continues as the host interacts with locals and engages in witty exchanges.

06:15The host encounters more reactions, including compliments and requests for pictures.

07:36The host explains the idea behind the 'Foreigner' shirt and the conversations it generates.

07:57Passersby comment on the host's Mandarin-speaking skills and find the whole situation amusing.