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Catch Phrase | 看不懂，但我大受震撼（Wǒ kànbùdǒng，dàn wǒ dàshòu zhènhàn）

Literally translated as “I didn’t get it, but I was extremely touched,” this line was spoken by film director Ang Lee in the 2013 documentary “Trespassing Bergman” as he was asked to comment on a film by Ingmar Bergman.

2021-12-23

Catch Phrase | 我emo了

A shortened form for “emotional hardcore punk rock,” originally “emo” referred to a subgenre of hardcore punk rock that existed in the late 80’s.

2021-12-23

Catch Phrase | 自带buff（zìdài buff）

“自带” means “to bring one’s own …,” and “buff,” in this context, refers to “enhanced ability” in games such as “League of Legends.”

2021-12-14

Catch Phrase | 画风突变（huàfēng tūbiàn）

“画风” means “style of painting,” and “突变” means “sudden change.”

2021-12-13

Catch Phrase | 糊咖（húkā）

“糊,” with the literal meaning of “overcooked,” is used by Chinese netizens jokingly to replace another character “胡” (hú, short form of “胡萝卜,” pronounced “húluóbo”).

2021-12-10

Catch Phrase | 蚌埠住了（bèngbùzhùle）

“蚌埠,” referring to a city in East China’s Anhui Province, is a homophone of “绷不” (bēngbú), used here for a humorous effect.

2021-12-07

Catch Phrase | 潮人恐惧症（cháorén kǒngjùzhèng）

“潮人” refers to “trendsetters, fashionistas,” and “恐惧症” is translated as “phobia.”

2021-12-07

Catch Phrase | 灯具店老板（dēn jùdiàn lǎobǎn）

A “lamp store owner” humorously refers to someone who is super comfortable sticking around a couple as they pack on a lot of PDA (public display of affection).

2021-12-02

Catch Phrase | 新能源消纳（Xīnnéngyuán xiāonà）

This term, frequently used in policy addresses and news reports in China, refers to the pro-new energy attitude of the Chinese Government.

2021-11-30

Catch Phrase | 挖坟（wāfén）

“挖” means “to dig,” and “坟” means “grave.”

2021-11-29

Catch Phrase | 老头乐（lǎotóulè）

“老头” means “old men,” and “乐” means “joy.”

2021-11-25

Catch Phrase | 型格（xínggé）

This term, coined by Chinese fashionistas, means “in good shape and with a good taste.”

2021-11-23

Catch Phrase | 学科类培训（xuékēlèi péixùn）

“学科” means “academic subjects” taught in schools, “类” means “category,” and “培训” means “tutoring.”

2021-11-22

Catch Phrase | 死亡芭比粉（sǐwáng bābǐ fěn）

Literally translated as “fatal Barbie pink,” this term is widely known among fashionistas and those familiar with cosmetics.

2021-11-18

Catch Phrase | 平替（píngtì）

Short for “平价替代品” (píngjià tìdàipǐn: cost-efficient substitutes), this term first became popular among fans of social media influencers who would recommend such substitutes.

2021-11-17

Catch Phrase | 老破小（lǎopòxiǎo）

Literally meaning “old, shabby and small,” this term refers to the kind of apartments in the downtown sections of Chinese cities that are rather small (normally 40-60㎡), old, and with no elevators or proper management.

2021-11-15

Catch Phrase | 黑灯工厂（hēidēng gōngchǎng）

“黑灯” means “lights out,” and “工厂” means “factory.”

2021-11-11

Catch Phrase | 出道即巅峰（chūdào jí diānfēng）

“出道” means “debut,” “即” means “is,” and “巅峰” means “pinnacle.”

2021-11-09

Catch Phrase | 加强针（jiāqiángzhēn）

“加强” literally means “to boost, reinforce,” and “针”means “injection.”

2021-11-08

Catch Phrase | 能有什么坏心思呢（néng yǒu shénme huài xīnsī ne）

Literally translated as “how evil can someone be,” this is a catchphrase often used by young women to jokingly proclaim their innocence.

2021-11-04