| Last week, the linguistics journal Yaowen Jiaozi, or《咬文嚼字》 (Yǎo Wén Jiáo Zì), released the top ten Chinese buzzwords of 2023, highlighting significant linguistic trends and popular phrases of the year. Let’s see what they’ve discovered. The term “buzzword” in Chinese can be translated as 流行词 (liúxíngcí) or 热词 (rècí). Both terms refer to popular words or phrases that gain widespread usage and attention within a certain period, often reflecting the current cultural, social, or technological trends. 流行词 (liúxíng cí) - buzzword; popular word 2023年十大流行语 (Èr líng èr sān nián shí dà liúxíng yǔ) - Top 10 buzzwords of 2023  01. New Productive Forces Leading the tech-related vocabulary is 新质生产力 (xīn zhì shēngchǎnlì) — a term that represents a leap in productivity, driven by technological innovation. 新质生产力 (xīn zhì shēngchǎnlì) - new productive forces 02. Two-way Efforts 双向奔赴 (shuāng xiàng bēnfù) means both sides working together towards a shared goal, getting closer to each other. 双向奔赴 (shuāng xiàng bēnfù) - two-way efforts 03. Large-scale AI Models This word is related to a series of AI applications, including ChatGPT and Ernie Bot (AI chatbot service product of Baidu) which have had a significant impact on social production and daily life. 文心一言 (Wénxīn Yìyán) is a Chinese name for Ernie Bot, an AI chatbot service product of Baidu. 人工智能大模型 (réngōng zhìnéng dà móxíng) - large-scale AI models 04. Village Super League In July 2023, all the eyes of soccer fans and tourists alike were drawn to the soccer fields in Rongjiang County, where the viral ‘Village Super League’, also known as ‘Cun Chao’, took center stage. Teachers, policemen, farmers, students… all the players on the ground weren’t professional players, yet the final of the 村超 (Cūn Chāo) was just like last year’s World Cup final! 村超 (Cūn Chāo) - Village Super League 05. Special Forces-style Tourism This new way of traveling is about seeing a lot of places while spending as little money and time as possible. Travelers try to visit many sights and learn about history and culture quickly, almost like they’re on a special mission. 特种兵式旅游 (tè zhǒng bīng shì lǚyóu) - special forces-style tourism |
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