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: Zihei

We’re not sure if it's life that’s become harder or kids that have gotten weaker, but sarcasm alone is no longer a sufficient coping mechanism. Now we need zihei as well.

by Mia Li, 23 April 2018

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: Kejin

When you drop serious money in an online game, it's called kejin.

by Mia Li, 23 October 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: 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: Nixi

When you turn defeat into victory, pity into respect.

by Mia Li, 15 March 2017

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