Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 吐槽(tǔ cáo) to ridiculeOnline, “吐槽” usually means being ridiculed or undercut....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 苹果 (píngguǒ) appleThe original meaning of “苹果” is a kind of fruit known as the apple, which is very nutritious....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 萝莉 (Luólì) LoliSome believe that “Loli” comes from French and means pretty and cute, often describing a child....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 压力山大 (yālì shān dà) under too much pressure“压力山大” is a homophone with the name Alexander, and is a witty expression that describes one’s stress is large ......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 小清新 (xiǎoqīngxīn) fresh and clean“小清新” originally refered to a fresh, cute, and free style of music commonly known as Indie Pop....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 淡定(dàndìng) to be steady and calm“淡定” is a phrase from the internet. It refers to someone who, when facing danger, difficulty, or pressure, still ......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 中国式 (ZhōngGuó shì) Chinese-style“中国式” originated from Wang Hailing’s novel Chinese-Style Divorce....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 商标 (shāng biāo) trademark“商标” is used to distinguish the goods or services of a brand or service from those of other organizations....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 小家子气 (xiǎo jiā zi qì) not generous“小家子气” is used to describe a person who is not generous in his or her ways of dealing with people. It also refe......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 猫腻(māonì) ignoble trick“猫腻” is a local Beijing saying. It means underhanded activity, especially a secretive or ignoble trick....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 流行语 (liúxíngyǔ) popular phrases流行语 are a popular vocabulary phrases related to a specific time or place....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 赠品 (zèngpǐn) complimentary giftIn modern society, “赠品” refers to free gifts business give when people buy their products....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 作秀(zuòxiù)publicity stunt, show off Usage: “作秀” 中的“秀”是英文“show”的音代言” means how some celebrities express their views towards a certain issue or product, actively recommending its u......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 作秀(zuòxiù)publicity stuntThe “秀” in “作秀” is borrowed from the English “show.” It refers to falsified, deceptive writing or public beh......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 御姐 (yù jiě) Mature Lady御姐” was originally a formal way to address one’s older sister.From there, its meaning extended to young women wit......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 治愈系(zhìyùxì) healing-style治愈系” means when someone or something can warm one’s heart, clean one’s mind, and comfort someone in times of sa......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 浮云 (fú yún)floating cloudshe original meaning of “浮云” is a floating cloud. Now, people use it on the internet to express nothingness or how......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 皮毛(pímáo) skin and hair“皮毛” was originally a general term for animal skin and hair. It more often is a metaphor for something shallow or......
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 奇葩 (qípā) ridiculous person or behavior“奇葩” is a new word from the internet. It used to be a positive term meaning peculiar and beautiful flowers....
Chinese language vocabulary 汉语词汇 三只手 (sān zhī shǒu) a pickpocket; thief Usage: “三只手”的字面意思是一个人有三只手In China, it is translated literally as “跳蚤市场.” Stalls at such markets sell goods that are old or have not been......