A review of the 2018 buzzwords in Chinese cyber space

If you often surf the Internet, you might have seen some buzzwords. In 2018, there emerged many buzzwords on line, and at the yearend we offer you the typical ones in the Chinese cyber world.

1. Zhenxiang

Zhenxiang means really yummy, and here is your first response at the word.

Now it refers to the paradoxical situation where you did and enjoyed something you disgusted at first.

2. Dazhutizi

Literally meaning a big pig-hoof, Dazhutizi is used by an increasing number of women to show their disgust against evil men, after the Story of Yanxi Palace debuted in August 2018. 

Girls love the word because it sounds graceful and expressed exactly what they want to say. 

Many turn to the word when they are really angry but don’t want to be rude.

3. Skr

A pet phrase by online celebrity Wu Yifan, skr is now used to praise someone's talent and skill in performing art.

Since "skr" has many homonyms in Chinese, netizens created sets of emoji on line.

4. Jiali Youkuang

First uttered by sitcom actor Zhang Benshan, Jiali Youkuang means “there is mine in my house.”

Now it is a word showing richness.

If you hesitate to do something like this, you can ask yourself: “Is there any mine in my house?”

5. Chongya

"Chongya" is actually means "rush on ".

It is used to cheer someone up in a cute way. It sounds energetic and encouraging. 

In addition, the syllable "ya/鸭" means "duck", so "Chongya" resulted in a set of emoji on Wechat.

6. Shehuiren

Shehuiren first meant society people who look bullish, imposing and domineering.

First appearing in online videos, the word is related to Peppa Pig, a British preschool cartoon character. 

So, tattoos on Peppa, claps for fella.

7. C position

"C" is abbreviated from "center".

So C position is something in the middle and important.

However, this word is particularly used to denote celebrity artists, who are prominent in the entertainment circle.

And we also say "C-debut" to show excellence.

8. Life intuition

It is simply a boy’s wit in answering the tricky questions from his girl friend.

For example:

Boy: You are fat.

Girl: Say it again?!

Boy: Oh! You went into my heart when you were slim, and now that you are fat you can never get out of it.

9. Laile Laodi

Laile Laodi, or “Here you came, brother”, is first used by roadside barbecue stall owners to attract buyers.

Now, it becomes a humorous word for teenagers to greet each other.

10. Tuwei Qinghua

Tuwei Qinghua means earthy honey words that sound nasty, greasy, local but soul-stirring.

Here an example:

OK, that’s all for the buzzwords and hope you’ll like them. 

By Li Zha and Wang Shixue