Buzzwords

In this column we try to improve the English rendering of new Chinese phrases or terms popping up frequently in the local press or daily conversations.

In this column we try to improve the English rendering of new Chinese phrases or terms popping up frequently in the local press or daily conversations.

Buzzword: 两头婚 Two-sided marriage - Lifestyle in China

Buzzword: 两头婚 Two-sided marriage

It comes from a comment by director Ang Lee on Swedish film director Ernst Ingmar Bergman.

Buzzword: 迷惑行为 Bewildering behavior - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 迷惑行为 Bewildering behavior

Originated in Japan, 迷惑行為 (meiwaku koui) actually means annoying behavior that cause trouble for other people.

2021-11-21 10:00 0

Buzzword: 朝阳群众 Chaoyang masses make headlines - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 朝阳群众 Chaoyang masses make headlines

Recently, the Chaoyang masses once again made headlines for tipping the Beijing police on a soliciting case that placed internationally renowned pianist Li Yundi as a suspect.

2021-11-02 16:57 0

Buzzword: 早C晚A C(offee) for morning and A(lcohol) for night - Lifestyle in China

Buzzword: 早C晚A C(offee) for morning and A(lcohol) for night

Originally, the saying "早C晚A" refers to a popular skincare concept upheld by a flock of influencers and skincare aficionados in China.

2021-10-22 16:34 0

Buzzword: 抠糖饼(椪糖)游戏 kōu táng bǐng (pèng táng) yóu xì dalgona candy game/challenge - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 抠糖饼(椪糖)游戏 kōu táng bǐng (pèng táng) yóu xì dalgona candy game/challenge

South Korean drama "Squid Game" has skyrocketed to the number one spot on Netflix.

2021-10-20 12:29 0

Buzzword: 滚 f– off, go to hell, get lost, go away, leave me alone - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 滚 f– off, go to hell, get lost, go away, leave me alone

Discussion of the Chinese word "滚" grew heated on social media this week, when a Chinese official was suspended after using the word in a text message response.

2021-09-16 19:36 0

Buzzword: 六边形战士 liù biān xíng zhàn shì, hexagon warrior - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 六边形战士 liù biān xíng zhàn shì, hexagon warrior

Japanese media often use hexagonal radar charts to display the strengths and weaknesses of table tennis players.

2021-09-03 14:13 0

Buzzwords: 恋爱脑 liàn'ài nǎo/Love is all - Art & Culture in China

Buzzwords: 恋爱脑 liàn'ài nǎo/Love is all

The phrase "恋爱脑" describes those who strongly believe "love is all."

2021-08-20 15:08 0

Buzzword: 哄睡播客 hǒng shuì bō kè, sleepcast - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 哄睡播客 hǒng shuì bō kè, sleepcast

"Sleepcast," the combination of sleep and podcast, is a new kind of audio content designed specifically to create the right conditions for healthy, restful sleep.

2021-07-10 16:36 0

Buzzword: 饮茶先啦! Go grab a tea first! - Art & Culture in China

Buzzword: 饮茶先啦! Go grab a tea first!

The popular meme comes from a video that Bernard Tee posted on his Facebook page in early March of 2020.

2021-07-01 17:54 0

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