Buzzwords

38 or 三八(Sānbā) is a derogatory term in the Hokkien language for a woman who behaves frivolously, acts recklessly, and is crazy.

In 2020, involution or neijuan emerged as a popular buzzword in China to describe the societal ennui of increasing competition.

“Oolong Goal” is an internet buzzword meaning working for your own goal, whereas oolong tea is what it sounds like… a popular Chinese tea.

If you heard a mainland Chinese person say, “You’re such a lemon demon,” what would you think they meant? Would you think jealousy?