wechat translate: How US students beat language barriers in China
Why WeChat Translate matters for US students and residents in China If you’re a United States student flying into Shanghai for a semester, a researcher moving to Beijing for a postdoc, or an American living in a second-tier city for work, WeChat isn’t just a chat app — it’s the glue of daily life. Translation features inside WeChat (and the broader wave of AI-powered tools rolling out across China) make that glue less sticky when you don’t speak Mandarin. But translation in the wild isn’t flawless: UI quirks, map mismatches, and payment link issues can still leave you stranded at a dumpling shop or overcharged by a delivery rider. ...