In today’s WeChat lesson, we will dive into the wonderful world of WeChat and uncover two incredibly useful tricks. We’ll also look closer at the search tool, exploring its functionalities to make your WeChat experience more enjoyable and efficient. Get ready for some exciting insights!
The first trick is to shake your phone; you could find other users who are also shaking it right now! This is a great way to introduce you to your next boyfriend or a new friend to go out with tonight.
The other trick is to check which WeChat is nearby right now.
Fun staff – Shake and Nearby
Shake
The “Shake” feature is an excellent trick to connect with new contacts. However, remember that these individuals are strangers, so exercise caution when engaging with them
Shake your phone and find another “shaker” around the world.
1. Go to the Discover tab.
2. Press on Shake.
3. Shake your mobile. By checking the Greeting, you will see who is shaking it around the world.
Here’s another cool trick for you – on WeChat, you can find other nearby users. This feature is handy when you’re looking for a shopping buddy, someone to enjoy a coffee with, or a spontaneous friend to meet up with. It adds a touch of fun and spontaneity to your social connections, making it easier to connect with people around you. Whether you’re exploring a new city or want to expand your social circle, this feature has got you covered!
Nearby
1. Go to the Discover tab.
2. Tap on People Nearby
3. Go to the three dots above on top of your screen.
4. Choose whether you would like to see only females, males, or both which are nearby you.
5. Tap Greeting will show you the greetings you got from nearby users.
6. you can decide that The exact location will be precise. That way, the other “People nearby” will not know how far you are.
In the next lesson, we will review two more features, the search tab and the mini-programs; see you soon!
Search Tab
This tab is the best tool in WeChat as it helps with the information you seek. You need to write a keyword, and you will get many results, including from your friend posts, WeChat content, and even the Chinese search engine. You can get all the results in the main tab or check in each category, such as moments, music, and articles. You will find all the latest reachable content on the primary page below the search bar. This is just a small taste of this wonderful tool.
In my workshop, we’ll explore the search bar in more detail, unlocking its power to enhance your Chinese media and marketing research.
Today, we covered the Shake, Nearby, and the Search Bar features. Our next lesson will explore the Discover tab and introduce you to the mini-programs feature. See you soon!

























