The 10 most popular Chinese buzzwords of 2019 were announced on Monday by Yao Wen Jiao Zi, an authoritative monthly periodical on Chinese culture and language, scol.com.cn reported on Dec. 3.
"Mutual learning among civilizations"
"Civilizations have become richer and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning."
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the idea of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations during a speech at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2014.
Xi has elaborated on "mutual learning among civilizations" during many important occasions over the past five years, continually expanding the influence of the phrase.
Mutual learning among civilizations is believed to be the humanistic foundation of the efforts to build a community with a shared future for humankind, a bridge that helps enhance friendship among people from various countries, a driving force for social progress, and a bond that helps maintain peace.
"Blockchain" ()
A blockchain is essentially a shared database, with the data and information stored in it being immutable, traceable, open, transparent, and collectively managed. These features make blockchain technology a hot topic in modern society, and it enjoys broad prospects of application.
Xi stressed using blockchain as a key breakthrough point in independent innovations in core technologies, during a group study session of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held this October.
"Hardcore" ()
The Chinese word "" Yng H is translated from the English word "hardcore". It originally referred to a style of rap music with intense lyrics and a fast beat.
The meaning of the word has been further extended in recent years. People have used the word to show that some people or things are excellent or powerful. Phrases often used by combining hardcore with other words include hardcore regulations, hardcore mother, hardcore game player, and hardcore life.
"Mixing up punch lines/plots"
The phrase refers to the act of integrating punch lines, ideas or movie plots of others into one's own works. In recent years, numerous online discussions have popped up on the topic, as several literary works have been accused of plagiarism.
So far, there has been no consensus about whether such acts are reasonable use or illegal plagiarism.
"Among tens of thousands of , is the very first one" ****
After the movie was released in February, it quickly became a hit in China, and the funny traffic slogan was frequently borrowed to create various advertising slogans.
"Green as a lemon elf with envy"
"The 996 work schedule" (996)
"996" refers to a work schedule that is quite common in high-tech Chinese companies, especially internet companies. People who follow this schedule work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, amounting to a total of 72 hours per week.
The 996 work schedule severely violates China's Labor Law and has provoked widespread criticism in China.
"Life is so hard for me"
The phrase "life is so hard for me" originates from a video on Chinese short-video sharing platform Kuaishou. The video starts with a piece of sad background music, and the man in the video says, "life is so hard for me. Buddies, I feel so stressed lately," with a gloomy expression.
The phrase "life is so hard for me" caused a sensation online. Some even created memes based on the phrase.
"I don't want to hear what you think about it, I want it my way"
A famous Chinese actor initially coined the phrase in a Chinese reality TV program named "Chinese Restaurant". Huang Xiaoming, who played the manager of the Chinese restaurant, said things like "I don't want to hear what you think about it, I want it my way", "this does not need discussion", "do as what I said, I have the final say" to his "employees" in the show, who were also celebrities.
Huang was criticized for his self-centered and arbitrary image in the show. Many of his lines in the program have frequently been used online to show people's dislike for overbearing and rude people.
"Bullying"
The Chinese word "Baling" was translated from the English word "bully." Bullying refers to the act of dealing with disputes between countries in an aggressive or manipulative way. Bullying has become an international buzzword that attracted global attention this year.
Source: Peoples daily
Editor: Crystal H
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