Chinese Buzzwords in English:
"Let it rot"🤷🏻♀️
This Chinese buzzword means to let things that are already beyond repair deteriorate😖. Some suspect that the word originated from NBA fan circles and was used to describe teams that intentionally tank games or lose on purpose to secure a competitive advantage in the next round.
"Emo"😭
This trending Chinese buzzword, which means “negative emotions,” is garnering wide use with local young people. Thanks to the growing “singlehood trend” and mounting struggles with work pressure🤯, many young Chinese have shared their feelings of sadness, depression, and sensitivity on the country’s digital platforms.