Definitions by avdtaipei

Hansplain 

Hansplain (verb):

When a person of Han Chinese ethnicity in Taiwan or China explains (something) to a non-Chinese, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.

‘I'm listening to a taxi-driver hansplain interracial dating dynamics to me’

‘Apparently it’s ok to take pictures of my bi-racial children without permission “because they’re very cute!” So glad that was hansplained to me...’

Hansplain by avdtaipei January 16, 2023

Taiwanosaur 

A Taiwanosaur is a long-term expat living in Taiwan.

If you have any questions about living in Taipei, you can ask a Taiwanosaur — they’ll be able to help you for sure.

Taiwanosaur by avdtaipei January 6, 2023

Taiwanniversary 

The anniversary of an expat’s arrival to Taiwan.

“Today is my Taiwanniversary. I came here five years ago today.”
“Happy Taiwanniversary, dude! Taiwan is even better with you in it.”

Taiwanniversary by avdtaipei January 17, 2022