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Catch Phrase | 脱单（tuōdān）

“脱” is short for “脱离,” which means “getting out of,” and “单” is short for “单身,” which means “singledom.”

2019-01-08

Catch Phrase | 宝藏男孩（ bǎozàng nánhái）

The term, often used by fans to describe idols they like or dislike, can have different meanings depending on the context.

2019-01-07

Catch Phrase | 嘴炮（zuǐpào）

“嘴” means “mouth,” and “炮” means “guns.” This term, first used by netizens in Taiwan, refers to people who like to brag about things they often cannot accomplish.

2019-01-03

Catch Phrase | 教科书式（jiàokēshū shì）

Chosen to be one of 10 buzzwords of 2018 by monthly Chinese magazine Yaowen Jiaozi (Chew Over Words), this term refers to something that is very up to standard and can be used as a textbook example.

2019-01-02

Catch Phrase | 爆肝（bàogān）

First used by gamers in Taiwan, this term refers to staying up late or even the whole night to play games, as there is the common belief that staying up late is bad for one’s liver.

2019-01-02

Catch Phrase | 燃烧我的卡路里（ránshāo wǒ de kǎlùlǐ）

“燃烧” means to “burn,” “我的” means “my,” and “卡路里” is a transliteration of the English word “calorie.”

2019-01-02

Catch Phrase | 竞品 （jìngpǐn）

This term is short for “竞争产品,” translated as “competitive products.” This term is frequently used in business scenarios, especially when people are trying to develop a new product.

2019-01-02

Catch Phrase | 求职寒冬（qiúzhí hándōng）

“求职” means “job seeking,” and “寒冬” means “cold winter.”

2018-12-18

Catch Phrase | 打扰了（dǎrǎo le）

Literally this term can be translated as "excuse me."

2018-12-17

Catch Phrase | 加戏（jiāxì）

Originally this term was used to describe actors and actresses who are not leads try to attract attention from the audience by acting dramatically or improvising lines to prolong their screen time.

2018-12-13

Catch Phrase | 大猪蹄子（dàzhūtízi）

The literal translation of this term is "big pig's trotter." This term is often used by women to complain about men who fail to keep their promises, fall in love with someone new or are not considerate towards women.

2018-12-12

Catch Phrase | 真香（zhēnxiāng）

"真" means "really," and "香" means "tasting good."

2018-12-12

Catch Phrase | 人间不值得，但是...（rénjiān bùzhídé, dànshì）

The first half of this catchphrase, which literally means "life is not worth living," was first used by a comedian named Li Dan.

2018-12-12

Catch Phrase | 划水（huáshuǐ）

Literally this term refers to the action of rowing a boat with oars. In ancient times when there were no fuel-driven ships, many sailors had to row a big boat together.

2018-12-04

Catch Phrase | 杀青（shāqīng）

This term literally means “degreening,” a process to treat fresh tea leaves.

2018-11-29

Catch Phrase | 剪刀手（jiǎndāoshǒu）

Chinese netizens use this term to refer to the V sign — a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted, while the other fingers are clenched.

2018-11-27

Catch Phrase | 宫斗剧（gōngdòujù）

This term is used to describe a popular genre of Chinese TV series that depicts the fierce power struggles among the emperor’s queen and concubines taking place in the imperial palace.

2018-11-27

Catch Phrase | 可盐可甜（kěyán kětián）

Literally, “可” means “possible,” “盐” means “salt,” and “甜” means “sweet.” Coined by Chinese netizens, this term is most often used by fans to praise their idols.

2018-11-22

Catch Phrase | 妖股（yāogǔ）

Literally, “妖” means “ogre,” and “股” means “stocks.” Investors in the Chinese stock market use this term to refer to stocks whose trading prices are extremely manipulated.

2018-11-22

Catch Phrase | 来啊，互相伤害吧（lái a，hùxiàng shānghài ba）

Literally this sentence means “Come on, let’s hurt each other.” This saying, which associates a romantic relationship with hurting each other, originated from Japanese manga “Guilty Crown.”

2018-11-22