{"id":4100,"date":"2015-08-18T16:51:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T08:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/?p=4100"},"modified":"2022-06-04T15:04:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T07:04:17","slug":"even-more-popular-online-chinese-slang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/even-more-popular-online-chinese-slang\/","title":{"rendered":"Even More Popular Online Chinese Slang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Written by Sarah Li Cain<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You ought to know by now that Chinese slang is changing frequently. Yeah, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/popular-chinese-internet-slang\/\">we have a list we mentioned before<\/a>, but there are just so many more waiting to be discovered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you truly want to be part of Chinese culture, you need to learn slang. No WeChat conversation can be complete without them, or even Weibo for that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we don\u2019t want you scratching your head in confusion, we\u2019ve compiled ANOTHER list of popular Chinese slang for you. As always, if you come across any new ones not listed, please let us know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%9C%A3%E6%AF%8D&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5723\u6bcd<\/a> (sh\u00e8ng m\u01d4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/c2bf49a77cfe959e51724db7529447ae-e1439886591766.jpg?resize=400%2C487\" alt=\"c2bf49a77cfe959e51724db7529447ae\" class=\"wp-image-4109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/c2bf49a77cfe959e51724db7529447ae-e1439886591766.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/c2bf49a77cfe959e51724db7529447ae-e1439886591766.jpg?resize=82%2C100&amp;ssl=1 82w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/c2bf49a77cfe959e51724db7529447ae-e1439886591766.jpg?resize=246%2C300&amp;ssl=1 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It literally means \u201choly mother\u201d, which references the Virgin Mary. Online, however, it refers to people as \u201csaints\u201d. These are the types of people who can come across as being holier-than-thou, and tends to criticize others for things such as jokes or inappropriate comments. People usually use \u5723\u6bcd to talk about people who ruin all the fun, like a party pooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E6%88%91%E7%88%B8%E6%98%AF%E6%9D%8E%E5%88%9A&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u6211\u7238\u662f\u674e\u521a<\/a> (w\u01d2 b\u00e0 sh\u00ec L\u01d0 G\u0101ng)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/6c382b58896c81f9c74f8a6813e92133.jpg?resize=448%2C263\" alt=\"6c382b58896c81f9c74f8a6813e92133\" class=\"wp-image-4102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/6c382b58896c81f9c74f8a6813e92133.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/6c382b58896c81f9c74f8a6813e92133.jpg?resize=100%2C59&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/6c382b58896c81f9c74f8a6813e92133.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u201cMy dad is Li Gang\u201d refers to an October 2010 incident where Li Qiming was drunk driving. He hit two rollerskating girls passing through Hebei University. One of the girls died later. Li was stopped by witnesses as he was trying to leave the campus. He challenged people to sue him by saying \u201c\u6211\u7238\u662f\u674e\u521a!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People use this phrase jokingly to say they don\u2019t need to adhere to any laws because they have government connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%96%B7%E5%AD%90&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u55b7\u5b50<\/a> (p\u0113n zi)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/d548587ed2811c0830a29dd959af5303-e1439886697856.jpg?resize=248%2C258\" alt=\"d548587ed2811c0830a29dd959af5303\" class=\"wp-image-4110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/d548587ed2811c0830a29dd959af5303-e1439886697856.jpg?w=248&amp;ssl=1 248w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/d548587ed2811c0830a29dd959af5303-e1439886697856.jpg?resize=96%2C100&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning \u201csprayer\u201d, used a slang it talks about people who are \u201cflamers.\u201d These are people who constantly complain, bash or hate on others online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E7%99%BD%E5%AF%8C%E7%BE%8E&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u767d\u5bcc\u7f8e <\/a> (b\u00e1i f\u00f9 m\u011bi)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2fe45c2e1f4762ac8eb2c1e16660b2df-e1439886757111.png?resize=359%2C391\" alt=\"2fe45c2e1f4762ac8eb2c1e16660b2df\" class=\"wp-image-4114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2fe45c2e1f4762ac8eb2c1e16660b2df-e1439886757111.png?w=359&amp;ssl=1 359w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2fe45c2e1f4762ac8eb2c1e16660b2df-e1439886757111.png?resize=92%2C100&amp;ssl=1 92w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/2fe45c2e1f4762ac8eb2c1e16660b2df-e1439886757111.png?resize=275%2C300&amp;ssl=1 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase has become a popular internet meme meaning \u201cwhite, rich and beautiful.\u201d It refers to traits of an ideal ideal woman, usually referring to a woman\u2019s complexion, overall appearance and wealth. The male equivalent is \u201ctall, rich and handsome\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E9%AB%98%E5%AF%8C%E5%B8%85&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u9ad8\u5bcc\u5e05<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E9%AB%98%E5%AF%8C%E5%B8%85&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u9ad8\u5bcc\u5e05 <\/a> (g\u0101o f\u00f9 shu\u00e0i)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895.jpg?resize=550%2C366\" alt=\"ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895\" class=\"wp-image-4107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895.jpg?w=550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895.jpg?resize=510%2C339&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895.jpg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ba7083a8bbb3f8849e381f4cf64b2895.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally meaning \u201ctall, rich, and handsome\u201d, it has become a popular internet meme which refers to an ideal boyfriend or husband The opposite phrase is \u201cshort, ugly, and poor\u201c (<a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E7%9F%AE%E4%B8%91%E7%A9%B7&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u77ee\u4e11\u7a77<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E7%9F%AE%E4%B8%91%E7%A9%B7&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u77ee\u4e11\u7a77<\/a> (\u01cei ch\u01d2u qi\u00f3ng)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf-e1439888042163.jpg?resize=599%2C375\" alt=\"b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf\" class=\"wp-image-4106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf-e1439888042163.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf-e1439888042163.jpg?resize=510%2C319&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf-e1439888042163.jpg?resize=100%2C63&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/b1f82876ff990397633989c77a20a8bf-e1439888042163.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular meme meaning \u201cshort, ugly, and poor.\u201d It refers to a man who is not an ideal boyfriend or husband in Chinese society. In other words, someone who is not \u201ctall, handsome, and rich\u201c (\u9ad8\u5bcc\u5e05).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%89%A9%E6%96%97%E5%A3%AB&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5269\u6597\u58eb<\/a> (sh\u00e8ng d\u00f2ush\u00ec)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ac811921cd2f47f99039e71aa8ed733d.png?resize=291%2C353\" alt=\"ac811921cd2f47f99039e71aa8ed733d\" class=\"wp-image-4105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ac811921cd2f47f99039e71aa8ed733d.png?w=291&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ac811921cd2f47f99039e71aa8ed733d.png?resize=82%2C100&amp;ssl=1 82w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ac811921cd2f47f99039e71aa8ed733d.png?resize=247%2C300&amp;ssl=1 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally meaning \u201c&#8217;leftover warriors\u201d, the expression is used to refer to single ladies, who still don\u2019t have a husband. An equivalent would be \u201cold maid\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%B9%B2%E7%88%B9&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5e72\u7239<\/a> (g\u0101n di\u0113)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09919105601b1ea75a58426f3d5c1408.jpg?resize=400%2C288\" alt=\"09919105601b1ea75a58426f3d5c1408\" class=\"wp-image-4117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09919105601b1ea75a58426f3d5c1408.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09919105601b1ea75a58426f3d5c1408.jpg?resize=100%2C72&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/09919105601b1ea75a58426f3d5c1408.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use it as slang it means a sugar daddy, though it literally means \u201cgodfather.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%BF%83%E5%A1%9E&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5fc3\u585e<\/a> \u200b(x\u012bn \u200bs\u0101i\u200b)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/36e239000d3d5681abf42514260ac4b4-e1439888816135.jpeg?w=900\" alt=\"36e239000d3d5681abf42514260ac4b4\" class=\"wp-image-4103\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The actual phrase is \u5fc3\u808c\u6897\u585e (x\u012bn j\u012b g\u011bng s\u00e8), but many people use shortened version \u5fc3\u585e. The phrase means heart attack, and used as slang, describes an extremely painful or negative feeling.The character \u585e has two meanings and pronunciations. The first meaning that can be seen in \u5fc3\u808c\u6897\u585e (heart attack) is \u2018to stop up\u2019 and uses the pinyin \u2018s\u00e8\u2019. When the original \u5fc3\u808c\u6897\u585e is shorted to \u5fc3\u585e, the pronunciation of \u585e becomes s\u0101i. Doing so makes the phrase less daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%B1%B1%E5%AF%A8&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u5c71\u5be8<\/a> (Sh\u0101n zh\u00e0i)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bb08cdfa59b18245edeb51042fcc4b1d.jpg?resize=500%2C258\" alt=\"bb08cdfa59b18245edeb51042fcc4b1d\" class=\"wp-image-4108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bb08cdfa59b18245edeb51042fcc4b1d.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bb08cdfa59b18245edeb51042fcc4b1d.jpg?resize=100%2C52&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/bb08cdfa59b18245edeb51042fcc4b1d.jpg?resize=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to shop online (or anywhere else actually), pay attention to this phrase. While it really means \u201cmountain village\u201d, it is now used online to refer to cheap or fake merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E7%81%8C%E6%B0%B4&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u704c\u6c34<\/a> (gu\u00e0n shu\u01d0)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa8e01d1da1011c3aeb1ce0176cbbe32.jpg?resize=300%2C233\" alt=\"fa8e01d1da1011c3aeb1ce0176cbbe32\" class=\"wp-image-4113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa8e01d1da1011c3aeb1ce0176cbbe32.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa8e01d1da1011c3aeb1ce0176cbbe32.jpg?resize=100%2C78&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the phrase literally means to \u201cpour water\u201d, online it refers to someone who constantly talks or posts internet replies. Basically, it means someone who can\u2019t keep their mouth shut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%9C%9F%E8%B1%AA&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u571f\u8c6a<\/a> (t\u01d4 h\u00e1o)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa0f307738ae3fb3107dfb0272b9cb73-e1439887024234.jpg?resize=300%2C419\" alt=\"fa0f307738ae3fb3107dfb0272b9cb73\" class=\"wp-image-4112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa0f307738ae3fb3107dfb0272b9cb73-e1439887024234.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa0f307738ae3fb3107dfb0272b9cb73-e1439887024234.jpg?resize=72%2C100&amp;ssl=1 72w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/fa0f307738ae3fb3107dfb0272b9cb73-e1439887024234.jpg?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This term has been used for a long time, which historically refers to powerful people, known as a \u201clocal tyrant\u201d. The phrase resurfaced in 2013 to mean the nouveau riche, referring people who love to flaunt their newfound wealth. \u201cLocal tyrant\u201d was first used online to describe the release of the gold Apple iPhone 5s as \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/dictionary.writtenchinese.com\/#sk=%E5%9C%9F%E8%B1%AA%E9%87%91&amp;svt=pinyin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u571f\u8c6a\u91d1<\/a>\u201d (\u201clocal tyrant gold\u201d). This phrase implies that the iPhone would appeal to the nouveau riche who want to show off. It is used now to refer to people who have money but lack taste, meaning they are showy and even arrogant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully this is list will help you to understand Chinese slang and to know when to use it! Again, this list just touches upon a tiny fraction of all the slang floating around on the internet. If there are any you love to use, let us know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Sarah Li Cain You ought to know by now that Chinese slang is changing frequently. Yeah, we have a list we mentioned before, but there are just so many more waiting to be discovered! If you truly want to be part of Chinese culture, you need to learn slang. 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