Introduction
As a fan of anime and manga, I stumbled upon a few interesting titles recently. One of them is the anime "少女的秘密" (Shoujo no Himitsu) or "The Secret of a Teenage Girl." This coming-of-age story depicts the struggles of a young girl as she navigates the challenges of adolescence. However, what caught my attention most is the unique set of vocabulary used in the story. I found myself reaching for my "歪歪的漫画书雅思词汇" (Wāi Wāi de Mànhuàshū Yǎsī Cíhuì) or "Whimsical Comic Book Word List for IELTS" to look up new words. In this article, I will share with you the new words I learned, my thoughts on "湿漫画" (shī mànhuà) or "erotic comics," and my experience reading "深度开发梁医生不可以" (Shēndù Kāifā Liáng Yīshēng Bù Kěyǐ) or "Deeply Developing Dr. Liang" on a popular Chinese online novel platform, "笔趣阁" (Bǐqùgé).
The Vocabulary of "The Secret of a Teenage Girl"
As someone who has been studying Chinese for a while, I thought I had a decent grasp of the language. However, as I started watching "The Secret of a Teenage Girl," I quickly realized that I had a lot to learn. The anime is full of everyday vocabulary that I had never encountered before. For example, the main character's nickname is "豆芽" (dòuyá), which means "bean sprout." I also learned words like "生肖" (shēngxiào), which means "Chinese zodiac," and "状况" (zhuàngkuàng), which means "condition" or "situation."
Exploring "Erotic Comics"
As I delved deeper into the world of anime and manga, I also came across the term "湿漫画" (shī mànhuà) or "erotic comics." At first, I was shocked and a bit uncomfortable. However, upon further research, I discovered that erotic comics are a legitimate genre in Japan and China. In fact, they have a big following among adults. I still prefer to stick to more wholesome anime and manga, but I now understand that everyone has their own tastes and preferences.
My Experience with "Deeply Developing Dr. Liang" on "笔趣阁"
One of the most popular online novel platforms in China is "笔趣阁" (Bǐqùgé). It features a vast collection of Chinese novels, from romance to mystery to science fiction. I decided to give it a try and began reading "深度开发梁医生不可以" (Shēndù Kāifā Liáng Yīshēng Bù Kěyǐ) or "Deeply Developing Dr. Liang." The story follows a doctor named Liang as he tries to solve a medical mystery. What I loved about the novel was the depth of character development. The author did an excellent job of fleshing out the characters, and I found myself invested in their lives and struggles. I also learned a lot of medical terminology, which was a bonus.
Conclusion
Anime, manga, and online novels are excellent ways to improve your language skills. "The Secret of a Teenage Girl" introduced me to a whole new set of vocabulary, while "湿漫画" (shī mànhuà) and "深度开发梁医生不可以" (Shēndù Kāifā Liáng Yīshēng Bù Kěyǐ) provided a glimpse into different genres. I encourage anyone looking to expand their language horizons to explore these forms of media. Who knows? You might just discover a new genre that you love.
