Chinese Urban Dictionary: Baokuan

Taobao is not just a company – it's a lifestyle. It has changed our way of life, our culture and our language. It has also made baokuan (ubiquity) possible.

by Mia Li, 21 March 2018

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Foxi

People who have seen through the nihilistic nature of our material world, abandoned all desires and now live like buddhas.

by Mia Li, 05 February 2018

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xidi

Literally meaning "to wash the floor," xidi refers to covering up a crime. But it has come to mean the act of excusing someone for a crime that they have probably committed.

by Mia Li, 24 January 2018

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Zhong Er

Literally meaning 'high school sophomore,' Zhong Er is a way to describe an adult who has never grown up.

by Mia Li, 29 December 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Youjin

Sometimes such disagreements are so insurmountable that you have no choice but to call it quits on a friendship.

by Mia Li, 22 November 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Cunzaigan

Cunzaigan is a validation of one's existence. And for some of people it's addictive.

by Mia Li, 12 October 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Kengdie

Kengdie, or deception, is a reality of life. The sooner you get used to it, the better you will fare.

by Mia Li, 19 September 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laosiji

Literally meaning "an old driver," a Laosiji basically knows everything.

by Mia Li, 16 August 2017

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