Top 10 Buzzwords on Chinese Social Media in 2020

2020 has been a year full of unprecedented events for the world. Thanks to the internet, online discussion has provided a virtual environment for people to share their stories and stay connected despite being physically isolated. Folks in China are no exception.

Weibo is a traditional hot spot that gives “birth” to many ear-catching and jaw-dropping buzzwords. These buzzwords often catch attention of literature magazines namely 咬文嚼字 (yǎo wén jiáo zì)* which has released their list of Top 10 Buzzwords for 2020. The magazine selects buzzwords that…