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Nov. 20, 2025, 4:41 p.m.
Uyghurish Mandarin and shrike-tongued barbarians
Uyghurish Mandarin and shrimp-tongued barbarians

I, for one, don’t think it’s the least bit funny. Uyghur pronounciation The way Uyghurs speak Mandarin is now a jokeFor many it’s not funny, given the political heat around language choices Economist (Nov 13th 2025) The article begins with a viral joke, which…

Uyghurish Mandarin and shrike-tongued barbarians

I, for one, don't think it's the least bit funny. Uyghur pronounciation The way Uyghurs speak Mandarin is now a jokeFor many it’s not funny, given the political heat around language choices Economist (Nov 13th 2025) The article begins with a viral joke, which…

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