Catch Phrase | 田园女权(tiányuán nǚquán)

Writer: Debra Li  |  Editor: Stephanie Yang  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2020-07-14

Meaning:

“田园” means “idyllic,” and “女权” refers to “feminism.” A term coined by Chinese netizens, “idyllic feminism” refers to the ridiculous assertion of some that while women should be equal with men in rights, men should take more responsibility in everything, including providing financial support for women. In other words, this assertion, with nothing to do with “feminism,” is an excuse used by some women to be selfish.

Example:

A: 小马,我给你介绍个女朋友吧。说说你喜欢什么样的女生?

Xiǎomǎ,wǒ gěi nǐ jièshào ge nǚpéngyou ba。Shuōshuo nǐ xǐhuan shénmeyàng de nǚshēng?

Xiao Ma, let me set you up on a date. What type of woman do you favor?

B: 活泼开朗的,不要田园女权者。

Huópō kāilǎng de,búyào tiányuán nǚquán zhě。

I like women who are joyful and outgoing. I especially dislike those fake feminists who want equal rights but less responsibility.