Chinese Urban Dictionary: Pindie

​Literally meaning “to compete using father,” pindie is the exercise of using one’s father’s achievements to compete with others for upward mobility.

by Mia Li, 19 June 2018

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xiaodian

Laughter is the best medicine, but not all of us require the same dosage.

by Mia Li, 26 July 2019

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Nixi

When you turn defeat into victory, pity into respect.

by Mia Li, 15 March 2017

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Ganhuo

Imagine a world without unnecessary fluff. That is what ganhuo is.

by Mia Li, 20 July 2018

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Xiaotianbing

We hate them but we can't fault them, because they never did anything wrong.

by Mia Li, 22 March 2019

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Laonü

Originally a Cantonese word, laonü began as a derogatory term for any poor young women in China who came to rich cities to find a partner.

by Mia Li, 22 June 2016

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Feichai

The people that never give up, even when the odds are stacked against them.

by Mia Li, 24 November 2015

Chinese Urban Dictionary: Rensheng Yingjia

Rensheng yingjia – literally 'life winner' – refers to those who are successful from the start.

by Mia Li, 04 October 2016

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