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Haigui

Haigui is a Chinese slang term used to describe Chinese people who have studied abroad and returned to China. Just like how you might go on a trip to visit a new place, these people went to another country to learn new things like how to speak a different language or explore different cultures. When they come home to China, they are called haigui, which literally means "sea turtles" in Chinese. This is because turtles are animals that can swim across oceans and return home, just like how these people have gone abroad and come back to their home country. Haigui are seen as very smart and knowledgeable because they have experienced different things outside of China, but sometimes they can also have trouble adjusting back to their old way of life. It's important to welcome haigui back to their home country and appreciate the new things they can bring back with them.
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