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=== Signature show elements ===
The show blends elements from the [[space opera]] and Western genres in a grounded depiction of humanity's future. ''Firefly'' takes place in a multi-social future, primarily a fusion of Western and [[Culture of Asia#East Asia|East Asian societies]] (and in particular those of [[mainland China]]), where there is gross class inequality. As a result of the [[Alliance (Firefly)|Sino-American Alliance]], [[Mandarin Chinese]] is a common second language; English-speaking characters in the show frequently curse in Mandarin.
The show features slang not used in contemporary culture, such as adaptations of modern words or new words. "Shiny" is frequently used as the real world slang "cool", and "gorram" is used as a mild swear word. Written and spoken Chinese, as well as Old West dialect, are also employed. As one reviewer noted: "The dialogue tended to be a bizarre [[purée]] of wisecracks, old-timey Western-paperback patois, and snatches of Chinese."<ref name="weeklystandard" />
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