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Chinese ‘fairy sister’ student in Taiwan delegation celebrated for ‘pure beauty’
Story by Alice YanThe term 'fairy' is used to describe women with pure, innocent beauty, emphasising grace, charm, and youthful appearance.
A student from a mainland Chinese university delegation visiting Taiwan has been celebrated by local media as a "fairy sister" due to her "pure beauty" and captivating smile.
The delegation was invited by the Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation to enhance communication between youth on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and promote friendship and exchanges between mainland and Taiwanese athletes.
Peng Yihang, a second-year student majoring in Chinese language at the prestigious Tsinghua University, was among 40 students from the mainland who visited the island at the end of November, according to news portal hxnews.com.
The students, representing seven esteemed mainland universities, toured various universities and high schools in Taiwan during their nine-day stay.
At around 20 years old, Peng has been affectionately dubbed Tsinghua's "school flower", a term used in China to refer to the most beautiful girl in a school.
In addition to her charming looks, Peng excels in ballet and has hosted numerous gala events at her university. She has also taken part in stage plays.
In addition to her charming looks, Peng Yihang, above, excels in ballet and is an academic high-achiever. Photo: Weibo
Since childhood, Peng has been a well-rounded student, graduating from the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, one of the most elite secondary schools in the country.
This trip marked her first visit to Taiwan, where she found the locals to be both friendly and welcoming.
"Yesterday, we visited Zhongshan Girls High School [in Taipei], and they made us feel warm and happy," she remarked. "Today, students from National Chengchi University recommended many local specialities, such as pineapple cake, small steamed buns, and mashu (a type of glutinous rice cake)."
Peng also expressed her admiration for the Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum, noting how well traditional Chinese culture is preserved in Taiwan.
"The students at Chengchi University are incredibly kind. They even offered to help us order food deliveries, concerned that we might find it inconvenient to do it ourselves," Peng commented.
She extended an invitation to Taiwanese students to visit the mainland, particularly Tsinghua University.
Peng, a darling of the local media, extended an invitation to Taiwanese students to visit the mainland, particularly Tsinghua University. Photo: Weibo
"I would love to treat you to delicious food. Tsinghua has 22 canteens, and I haven't been to all of them yet. When you come to Tsinghua, I can take you to try the different canteens," said Peng.
The term "fairy" is commonly used in Chinese media to describe women who embody an ethereal and pure beauty, often characterised by qualities such as grace, charm, and a youthful appearance.
The most famous "fairy sister" is Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, known internationally for her role as the titular character in Disney's live-action film Mulan.
Other notable members of the delegation included six-time Olympic table tennis champion Ma Long, and Yang Qian, a Tsinghua student who won two gold medals in shooting at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
This article originally appeared on the South China Morning Post (www.scmp.com), the leading news media reporting on China and Asia.
