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I've been following you for a while and found your advice super insightful. I was wondering if you have any advice for intimate/shy/emotionally intense hand-holding? How to make it sound natural/immersive?

Thank you for your time.

How To Write Hand-Holding Scenes

Hey there,

Thank you for reaching out. I love chatting about how to breathe life into those delicate hand-holding moments. I’ve been noodling over this concept for a while, and here’s what I’ve learned through my own experiments with writing YA fantasy.

Capture the Sensation Instead of just saying they held hands, let the touch speak for itself. Try describing the slight tremor in a finger, the mingling of warmth and a cool breeze, or how a hesitant touch sends ripples through the character’s inner world. Small details, like the texture of their skin or the subtle pressure of a grasp, can make all the difference.

Infuse It with Symbolism To me, every touch is loaded with meaning. It might represent a secret promise, a silent rebellion, or even an ancient rite woven into the fabric of your world. Consider framing hand-holding as more than a physical act. think of it as a quiet bond that mirrors the deeper connection between your characters.

Embrace the Vulnerability Sometimes the beauty lies in the uncertainty. A tentative grip can reveal as much about a character’s hopes and insecurities as any grand declaration of passion. When you write about this quiet hesitance, remember that vulnerability can be its own kind of strength. A powerful window into what your characters are truly feeling.

Set the Scene The backdrop can amplify that moment of intimacy. Even if it’s a moonlit forest or the soft glow of an enchanted hall, use your setting to reflect the mood. Let the surroundings echo the internal shifts of your characters, turning the environment into an almost sentient part of the moment.

Play with Rhythm and Pacing Don’t be afraid to mix short, sharp sentences with languid, thoughtful ones. This varied rhythm can mimic the heartbeat of the moment. sometimes quick and electrifying, other times slow and contemplative. Experiment until you find a flow that makes your readers feel each touch as if they’re experiencing it first-hand.

I hope these ideas fire up your creativity. Keep experimenting with your unique voice.

All the best, Rin T.

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Overused Words in Writing & How to Avoid Them

We’ve all got our comfort words—those trusty adjectives, verbs, or phrases we lean on like a crutch. But when certain words show up too often, they lose their impact, leaving your writing feeling repetitive or uninspired.

1. “Very” and Its Cousins

Why It’s Overused: It’s easy to tack on “very” for emphasis, but it’s vague and doesn’t pull its weight.

Instead of: “She was very tired.” Try: “She was exhausted.” / “She dragged her feet like lead weights.”

💡 Tip: Use precise, vivid descriptions rather than vague intensifiers.

2. “Looked” and “Saw”

Why It’s Overused: It’s functional but flat, and it often tells instead of shows.

Instead of: “He looked at her in disbelief.” Try: “His eyebrows shot up, his lips parting as if words had failed him.”

💡 Tip: Focus on body language or sensory details instead of relying on generic verbs.

3. “Suddenly”

Why It’s Overused: It’s often used to create surprise, but it tells readers how to feel instead of letting the scene deliver the shock.

Instead of: “Suddenly, the door slammed shut.” Try: “The door slammed shut, the sound ricocheting through the empty room.”

💡 Tip: Let the action or pacing create urgency without needing to announce it.

4. “Said” (When Overdone or Misused)

Why It’s Overused: While “said” is often invisible and functional, using it in every dialogue tag can feel robotic.

Instead of: “I can’t believe it,” she said. “Me neither,” he said. Try: Replace with an action: “I can’t believe it.” She ran a hand through her hair, pacing. “Me neither.” He leaned against the counter, arms crossed.

💡 Tip: Don’t ditch “said” entirely; just mix it up with context clues or action beats.

5. “Felt”

Why It’s Overused: It’s a shortcut that tells instead of showing emotions.

Instead of: “She felt nervous.” Try: “Her palms slicked with sweat, and she couldn’t stop her leg from bouncing.”

💡 Tip: Let readers infer emotions through sensory details or behavior.

6. “Really” and “Actually”

Why It’s Overused: They add little to your sentences and can dilute the impact of stronger words.

Instead of: “I really don’t think that’s a good idea.” Try: “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

💡 Tip: If a sentence works without these words, cut them.

7. “Walked” or “Ran”

Why It’s Overused: These are go-to movement words, but they can feel bland when used repeatedly.

Instead of: “He walked into the room.” Try: “He strolled in like he owned the place.” / “He shuffled in, avoiding everyone’s eyes.”

💡 Tip: Use verbs that convey mood, speed, or attitude.

8. “Just”

Why It’s Overused: It sneaks into sentences unnecessarily, weakening your prose.

Instead of: “I just wanted to say I’m sorry.” Try: “I wanted to say I’m sorry.”

💡 Tip: Delete “just” unless it adds essential nuance.

9. “Thought”

Why It’s Overused: It tells readers what a character is thinking instead of showing it through internal dialogue or action.

Instead of: “She thought he might be lying.” Try: “His story didn’t add up. The timelines didn’t match, and he wouldn’t meet her eyes.”

💡 Tip: Immerse readers in the character’s perspective without announcing their thoughts.

10. “Nice” and Other Vague Adjectives

Why It’s Overused: It’s generic and doesn’t give readers a clear picture.

Instead of: “He was a nice guy.” Try: “He always remembered her coffee order and held the door open, even when his arms were full.”

💡 Tip: Show qualities through actions instead of relying on vague descriptors.

Final Tips for Avoiding Overused Words:

1. Use a thesaurus wisely: Swap overused words for synonyms, but stay true to your character’s voice and the scene’s tone.

2. Read your work aloud: You’ll catch repetitive patterns and clunky phrases more easily.

3. Edit in layers: Focus on eliminating overused words during your second or third pass, not your first draft.

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Body Language

When someone is...

Sad

Face/Body:

Avoidant/reduced eye contact

Drooping eyelids

Downcast eyes

Frowning

Raised inner ends of eyebrows

Dropped or furrowed eyebrows

Quivering lip/biting lip

Wrinkled nose

Voice:

Soft pitch

Low lone

Pauses/hesitant speech

Quiet/breathy

Slow speech

Voice cracks/breaking voice

Gestures/Posture:

Slouching/lowered head

Rigid/tense posture

Half formed/slow movement

Fidgeting or clasped hands

Sniffing or heavy swallows

Self soothing gestures (running hands over the arms, hand over heart, holding face in palms, etc)

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妖魔鬼怪 - In MDZS Context

A quick and easy guide to the “evil creature” classification as it is presented in MDZS & CQL, as explained by Wei WuXian and Lan QiRen in canon. Disclaimer: I don’t read a lot of wuxia/xianxia and if the genre covers this I wouldn’t know. I’m 100% basing this off MDZS and only MDZS lol.

To Note: All four individual characters carry negative connotations by default. 《妖魔鬼怪》as a whole refers to the creatures to be exterminated by the cultivators. There are more positive terms for more positive creatures (example: 仙 (xiān) meaning “fairy”) but those won’t be covered in this post. Also artefact spirits such as sword spirits will also not be covered as they seem to form their own category in the context of this story.

妖 (yāo) - Formed from living non-humans (plants and animals)

The XuanWu likely falls under this category, along with the giant evil snakes that show up a lot in the anime.

Non-MDZS examples could include things like fox spirits, bamboo spirits etc.

Things like mermaids, dryads and goblins (living but was never human) can be categorised here if seen as generally malicious

“妖” is commonly translated as “spirit” or “demon” (in a sense of being similar to Japanese yōkai) in English, but there’s not an exact translation

魔 (mó) - Formed from living humans

The “corpse puppets” from CQL would fall in this category, since the humans aren’t technically dead when they become “corpse puppets”. I don’t think there were any actual examples in the original MDZS itself though???

Non-MDZS examples could include things like the futakuchi-onna from Japanese folklore (two-mouthed woman), (evil) witches that dabble in “bad” magic etc.

“魔” itself CAN mean “demonic” and/or “evil” on its own (not always), so I’m assuming that in MDZS at least, “demons” are seen as human-based

“魔” is commonly translated as “demon” or “devil” in English, but can refer to a malicious magical being as it also as it also can mean “magic” depending on its use

鬼 (guǐ) - Formed from dead humans

Fierce corpses, water ghouls, and wandering ghosts such as Wei WuXian’s giggling ghost ladies and A-Qing’s spirit fall into this category

Specifically anything that becomes non-human from a human after they actually die

Non-MDZS examples could include things like jiangshi (Chinese zombie-vampire hopping ghost), hanged ghosts, pocong (Indonesian burial shroud ghost), basically anything ghost-like or zombie-like etc.

“鬼” is the easiest to translate to English, almost perfectly translating to “ghost”

怪 (guài) - Formed from dead non-humans (plants and animals)

No given examples in MDZS/CQL

Non-MDZS examples could include things like a haunted dead tree stump (suggested by Wei WuXian in canon), the inugami from Japanese folklore (vengeful spirit of a dead dog)

100% would not look human in its true form (disregarding shapeshifting abilities)

Probably usually violent and feral

“怪” is commonly translated as “monster”, and when used in a phrase would describe something “weird” at best, and “monstrous” at worst. E.g 妖怪 (yāo guài) - “Monstrous Spirit”, 魔怪 (mó guài) - “Monster Demon”

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(the only point I’d comment on here isn’t a main one, just something I want to elaborate on: translation of 仙 as “fairy.” I know it’s a common translation, and I know that JL’s dog’s name got tl’ed as that, but 仙 I would say is more like “celestial (being),” or “immortal,” bc 修仙 (xiuxian) is the goal of cultivation, to “cultivate to immortality,” and for example “Chief Cultivator” in MDZS/CQL is 仙督. I know 仙女，仙子 gets translated to “fairy” as a semi-canonized English translation, but again I think that’s a misunderstanding of what they are, or like it’s a translation that dates back to the times when ppl - usually old white men - were less cautious about translating and tended to editorialize translations more to fit their aesthetics/biases/etc. For me I’d say those are more “celestial maiden,” “celestial being” - I think in usage/folklore, 仙女 were the daughters of the Jade Emperor, or other maidens etc, but they live in the heavens; but 仙女 can be translated to “goddess,” too, like in the sense of a local deity - e.g. the Dancing Goddess in MDZS/CQL.

another point I want to bring up is 妖精 (yaojing), which seemingly has more… neutral tones to it? in comparison that is. It’s still negative, generally, but I don’t think it’s the same kind of evil as a 妖怪 (yaoguai), for example, and there are some yaojing who are not evil - which I think tends to be a common trope, like the 狐狸精 (hulijing, fox spirit), who is maybe taught that humans will revile them etc, but goes “against” the trope of working against humans etc.

An example of a 怪 that isn’t from MDZS would be the 年兽, the Nian monster/beast. I think it’s interesting that you have the Xuanwu as a 妖, bc if I weren’t trying to fit it according to the differentiation here, I’d probably call it a 怪物 and not a 妖怪, which I feel like implies a greater sense of sentience, vs a 怪物 which has more a beast-like level of sentience. I wonder what canon calls it specifically, if anything… I’d have to go track it down

Anyway, I think this is a good primer, but the problem I’ve been struggling with is when you start trying to apply it, I’m not really sure.. how it plays out? Especially when you start remixing the terms. so it’s very complex and I’m still trying to figure it out myself too

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Hi! I would like to clarify that this post was specifically about just bare-bones of the 妖魔鬼怪 “concept”, and while I did know about the expanded meaning of 仙, it simply wasn’t the point of the post and I was specifically using the dog Fairy’s name (both the Chinese and translated versions) as an example because it was something easy to understand for MDZS/CQL fans. That being said, thanks for expanding on it because I was honestly debating on adding it in but didn’t want the post to get too long as I wanted to just make this an “easy ref” thing. Also I entirely forgot about the dancing goddess. Thanks for remembering her lol.

With 妖精 (yāo jīng), it definitely is more on the neutral side. If we were to put it into simplistic MDZS context, it would imply a non-human living creature that is more of a mischievous trickster than actually harmful. In my family, this is why we refer to most “harmless” Japanese yōkai as 妖精 instead of 妖怪 even though 妖怪 (yāo guài / yōkai) are written the same. This is by no means a general Chinese-Japanese translation though, this is just how it is in my family, but even then the terms are really used very interchangeably.

Oh the Nian is a good example of a 怪, thanks! I do actually agree with you on calling the XuanWu a 怪物 in general, but in canon it’s stated that the thing is alive. I took the category definitions from the novel in Chinese, and in the same scene Wei WuXian says a living tree of 100 years can become a 妖, while a dead tree stump can become a 怪, so I’m assuming that MDZS lore disregards level of sentience in classifying these creatures. The XuanWu was distinctively alive, and was the easiest example to use as a result. This isn’t taking into account the fact that it’s also a false-divine creature, hence also the use of the word “likely” when I categorised it. Canon doesn’t give us much of its actual origin, just that it “appeared” and ate people, so we don’t have much to go on without speculation.

This post was simply meant to be something of a “beginner’s guide”, nothing too in-depth because, like you said, this stuff is complicated and branches out quite a bit. Canon itself has issues with classification, seeing as the concept itself isn’t really mentioned in practice, only in theory in a classroom.

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This Is What Happens When You Leave Two Crackshippers Starving and High on Copium

Summay:

Basically a brainstorming session between me and my friend that took a straight nosedive into complete lunacy that all began with a "Hey! Why don't we just give Wei Wuxian a high school reverse-harem AU? Wouldn't that be hilarious?!"

This was essentially the very first WWX-centric reverse-harem AU Heiyu (who you'll find on AO3) and I ever discussed. After checking the word count of that WHOLE freakin’ discussion, what led up to it and what conclusions were drawn, here are the results:

It had reached 6K+ words. We ended up crossing over with other danmei (TGCF, SVSSS and Word of Honor). The amount of pairings that would be produced if all the men in the harem decided to play human musical chairs would be 100+ pairings.

SO!!! Without further ado, I’m gonna go ahead and show anyone who's interested the whole discussion in its entirety, as well as the lore additions and you can all decide if you wanna pitch in, leave it be, or call Heiyu and I insane.

Here it is, the WWX-centric reverse-harem in Modern AU that nobody asked for!!! I hope you enjoy this!!!

Sorry to Keep You Waiting... (Teaser)

Hua Cheng x Wei Ying

Premise: Modern and Blind Date AU. Both of them are regular people. WWX works at a big corporation owned by the Jiangs where he is the assistant manager of their marketing team (top-floor), while HC is the head of IT. His department is at one of the lowest floors (they rarely, if ever, run into each other). Currently, WWX has been going on a series of blind-dates (all were arranged by his precious jiejie) and HC bumps into him during one of those dates...

Husband? OTHER Husband?! Wait… I’m the Husband Too?

HuaWeiLian Oneshot (Complete)

Summary:

It was a goddam struggle to peel back his eyelids.

The moment he was able to, Wei Ying cursed the day he was given eyes.

What the fuck was with all this white? It screams obsessive cleanliness!

So spotless, the pope could make snow angels on the sanitized ground and his ‘pure as the driven snow’ robes would come out cleaner.

Utterly stainless, a dedicated housewife could walk in here, broom and dustpan ready, only to shrug her shoulders and say: “Well, I’ve got nothing to do now. Time to kick back my feet!”

Incredibly clean to the point that if you asked a germaphobe to lick the floor, they’d shrug their shoulders and ask “Where would you like me to start?”

He was in hell OR this was Lan Qiren’s panic room.

Either way: Let. Him. Out!!!!

What’s that…? These two hotties are his caregivers…??

Nevermind then~

(Read the tags, people. Seriously, read the tags.)

Tag game!

Got tagged by @guangshi-091305 . Might as well join *shrug*

Last song: "Even If There's No Miracle" by Seo In-guk. It was the end song of the K-drama 'Death's Game'. Check it out if you can handle an inhumane amount of angst.

Fav colours: Green and silver. Reminds me of forest scenes in the night time.

Last book: Do light novels count? Eh. I'm counting it! The Husky and His White Cat Shizun/2ha and Under the Oak Tree.

Last movie: Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim. Am a huge Tolkien nerd and proud~

Last TV show: When the Phone Rings. Wtf was that last episode...?

Sweet/savory/spicy: I often flip-flop between savoury and sweet, so 50/50 on those two. It really depends on where my cravings take me. For spicy, only sometimes (can handle chili and jalapeños just fine).

Relationship status: Am single. Thank fucking god....

Last thing I googled: "What am I allowed to eat after an appendectomy". Needed to do some research for a fic. lol.

Looking forward to: checking out Link Click thanks to a pestering friend who I shall not name~, the new Bleach TYBW core, reading Ballad of Sword and Wine (Danmei/BL) + Clear and Muddy Loss of Love (Baihe/GL)

Current obsession: K-dramas, C-dramas, anime, period pieces, rarepairings/cross-over ships, canon ships (so long as the couple has crazy-good chemistry, I'm fine with whatever)

I'm just gonna tag @theshenanijiang, 'cause I don't know anyone else who uses Tumblr...

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Well Matched - Chapter 8

Tulipa hybrida

Summary:

The Wens have been settling quite nicely in Ghost City...can't say the same for Wei Wuxian and A-Yuan. Fed up with the two youngsters holing themselves up in their room, Uncle Four gives the kick that Wei Ying needed to go out and explore Ghost City with his little radish in tow. Unfortunately they walked right into the....unique stalls.

Ghost City's cuisine deserves it's own warning.

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Well Matched - Chapter 7

Ipomoea quamoclit Part II

Summary:

After the final note faded into the wind, Wei Ying took a moment to collect himself, wiping away the fresh tears clinging to his eyelashes.

Great. Now he was crying for a different reason….

The silence was broken by a soft clink-clinking sound resonating throughout the forest. Enrapturing and pleasant to the ear.

A familiar, yet undeniably deeper, voice called out:

“A lovely song. May this one know its name?”

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Hi! I read your posts offering tips on how to describe dark coastal and academia settings. They were super helpful! I was wondering if you had any writing tips for dark forests..? Hope it wasn't too big of an ask. Thanks for your time!

I truly love this so much! I apologize for the delay in my post. I tend to put things off sometimes, I'm a serial procrastinator and it took me a little while to gather my thoughts on what you might encounter in dark forests. But hopefully these are similar to what you wanted!

✩°𓏲⋆🌿. ⋆⸜List of Random Things For Your Dark Forests Settings | For Writers

✩°𓏲⋆🌿. ⋆⸜

The Overgrown Trail 🌿

Winding dirt path obscured by tangled roots and underbrush

Twisted, gnarled tree trunks reaching up to block the sky

Shafts of pale moonlight cutting through the thick canopy

The distant hoot of an owl and the chittering of unseen creatures

The earthy, damp scent of decaying leaves and moss

The Abandoned Cabin 🏚️

Dilapidated wooden structure, its paint peeling and windows boarded up

Cobwebs draped across the porch railing and doorframe

The creak of warped floorboards and the groan of the sagging roof

Rusted tools and broken furniture scattered among the weeds

The stale, musty odor of neglect and the faint tang of rot

The Moonlit Glade 🌕

A small clearing, the grass blanketed in a carpet of wildflowers

Gnarled, ancient trees ringing the open space like silent sentinels

Faint wisps of fog drifting across the still surface of a dark pond

The soft susurration of leaves in the gentle breeze

The faint glow of bioluminescent mushrooms dotting the forest floor

The Winding Stream 🌊

A burbling brook cutting through the undergrowth, its water crystal-clear

Thick, twisted roots breaking through the soil along the banks

Schools of darting minnows and the occasional flash of a trout

Clusters of delicate ferns and mosses clinging to the damp rocks

The soothing sound of rushing water over the pebbles

The Ritual Circle 🕯️

A ring of large, moss-covered stones in a small, secluded clearing

Remnants of burned candles and wilted flower petals scattered within

Carved wooden totems or animal skulls adorning the perimeter

Thin wisps of incense smoke curling up towards the treetops

The eerie silence, broken only by the distant cry of a raven

The Fog-Shrouded Ravine 🌫️

A deep chasm obscured by tendrils of swirling mist

Gnarled, skeletal trees clinging to the steep, rocky sides

The faint sound of running water echoing up from the unseen depths

Thick vines and twisted roots snaking across the uneven ground

The chill of the damp air, raising goosebumps on bare skin

The Witch's Cottage 🧙‍♀️

A crooked, thatched-roof hut nestled between the twisted trees

Dried herbs and animal bones hanging from the eaves

Smoke curling from the chimney, the scent of charred wood and herbs

A small garden of nightshade, mandrake, and other sinister plants

The eerie cackling of the resident witch, her shadow glimpsed through the windows

The Forgotten Graveyard 🪦

Crumbling, moss-covered headstones half-submerged in the undergrowth

Skeletal tree branches reaching down like grasping hands

Ravens perched atop the weathered grave markers, cawing ominously

Shreds of tattered funeral wreaths and faded flowers scattered about

An unearthly chill in the air, as if the spirits of the dead linger

The Enchanted Pool 🌙

A small, still body of water reflecting the night sky above

Luminescent flora blooming along the murky banks

Schools of glimmering, ethereal fish drifting through the depths

Mist swirling across the surface, obscuring the view of the bottom

The faint sound of otherworldly music drifting from unseen sources

The Cursed Clearing 🕳️

A barren, circular area devoid of vegetation, as if scorched by dark magic

Twisted, blackened tree trunks surrounding the perimeter like sentinels

Jagged shards of obsidian-like rock piercing up from the soil

The crunch of bone-dry leaves and twigs underfoot, shattering the silence

An oppressive aura of dread and unnatural stillness permeating the air

Well-Matched - Chapter 6

Ipomoea quamoclit Part I

Summary:

My fault...

All my fault....

Wei Ying just wanted to get better.

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How I love them , who would know😭💜💛

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Hello! I was wondering if you knew anything about Chinese Sleepwear! I've been trying for hours to find what would be considered traditional sleepwear and have had little clear success. I will take anything you've got on this, any kinds from any dynasty, I NEED MATERIAL. xD On a side note!: Articles on Hanfu keep popping up as well when I search 'traditional Chinese Sleepwear', were Hanfu also used as sleepwear?

Hi, sorry to tell you but there is no such thing as "traditional Chinese sleepwear". Before the 20th century, Chinese people went to sleep in their undergarments or whatever was comfortable and clean----quite a universal practice. For night-time, garments worn by Ming and Qing women included:

抹胸 moxiong or 主腰 zhuyao, a sort of unstiffened corset-like undergarment buttoned at the front or tied at the back

A plain undershirt, which could be closed by a 交领 jialong crossover collar or 对襟 duijin center front button closure, depending on the era. These wouldn't be too long, usually hip length

A plain pair of underpants; I talked about the construction of Ming and Qing women's pants in this post

If the weather is cold, an optional 肚兜 dudou, a sleeveless apron-like undergarment, underneath the undershirt. This is more of a Qing Dynasty thing though

If the woman binds her feet, then also binding cloth and a pair of slippers

I think the only item here specific to sleeping is the slippers for bound feet. Women with bound feet only wore slippers for sleeping and would put on regular shoes if going out.

In the Republican era (1912-49), more specific styles of sleepwear emerged, often heavily influenced by popular Western styles of sleepwear. Prior to the 1930s, there were pyjama sets that resembled fashionable aoku (robe and pants) in silhouette, but were made of softer, more comfortable materials. From the 1930s on, Western sleepwear like bathrobes, slip dresses and pyjama sets were more popular. These were usually made of pink or peachy colored fabrics with a satin texture, and frequently featured lace trims. An interesting sleepwear phenomenon was night- or dressing gowns with shoulder pads from the 1940s, which you could catch a glimpse of in the 1947 movie Long Live the Missus.

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Ca. 1925 lounge- or sleepwear.

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1930s pyjama sets.

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1930s sleepwear in dress form.

I'm kind of confused regarding your last question...? You talk about hanfu as if it were a single item of clothing, whereas it's just a modern term for historical Chinese clothing (well the two aren’t exactly identical, a lot of modern hanfu isn’t 100% historically accurate but you get the gist). Does it make sense to ask "was historical Chinese clothing also used as sleepwear"? Probably not because historical Chinese clothing included the category of sleepwear. The reason why your browser gives you hanfu articles for "traditional Chinese sleepwear" is likely because "hanfu" and "traditional Chinese" are related search terms, not because hanfu is a single garment that is also sleepwear. Also, the related searches on Google are, in my experience, never accurate or useful when it comes to Chinese fashion history, so I wouldn't advise being reliant on that function. Hope this helps!

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I also have a reply related to this here.

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Chu wanning would play those shitty mobile games so religiously

Game ad: im pregnant and my husband is cheating on me and it's winter and I'll freeze to death. Endure?

Chu Wanning: Outrageous... cheating on your pregnant wife...! I Will Help Her

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