Translated from the English phrase “pink tax,” this theory suggests that products marketed to women are priced higher than nearly identical products intended for men.

The Chinese term “the smell of the workplace”originated from a trending discussion on Sina Weibo that highlighted how entering the workforce changes a person.

Literally translated as “feeling like a thief,” this Chinese term, which recently went viral on social media, describes the state of mind some people may find themselves in, akin to that experienced by a thief caught red-handed.

The Chinese term “草台班子” literally refers to a troupe performing on a shabby makeshift stage. It often describes traditional Chinese opera troupes lacking resources and typically composed of a handful of performers.

Translated literally as “WeChat three-piece,” this Chinese term refers to a user’s WeChat name, profile picture, and Moments cover photo.

Literally translated as “awakening of one’s blood,” this term originates from Chinese fantasy novels, illustrating a phenomenon where one’s inherent potential, dormant until then, suddenly becomes manifest, transforming the person into a more powerful being.

“江浙沪” refers to Shanghai City, as well as Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, all economically developed regions in East China, while “独生女” refers to “the only daughter of a family.”

Known as the “dragon logo” in Chinese, "龙标" refers to the movie release permit granted by the China Film Administration, the regulatory body for films in the nation.