Do you “smell of work”? What Chinese are saying about China’s top buzzwords of 2024

Do you "smell of work"? That's one of China's top 10 buzzwords of 2024, selected by Shanghai-based linguistic journal Yaowen Jiaozi. Here's the full list, along with what the terms mean: 1. 水灵灵的 (Lively and bright): Describes something or someone as young and vibrant 2. 硬控 (Hard control): Initially a gaming term, it's now used to describe the state of being captivated 3. 智能向善 (Intelligence for goodwill): Using intelligent technologies for the greater good. Often used to describe the development or ethics of AI 4. 数智化 (Digital intelligence): Describes the trend of integrating digital and intelligent technologies 5. 小孩哥/小孩姐 (Kid bro/Kid sis): Describes exceptionally talented young people 6. City不city (City or not city): Used to ask whether a place is modern or not. A viral term created by US content creator Paul Ashton 7. 银发力量 (Silver hair power): Describes the influence of the older generation. Sometimes known as 银发经济 (silver hair economy) 8. 班味 (Smell of work): Describes the fatigued-state of office workers 9. 未来产业 (Future industries): Describes up-and-coming sectors in the economy 10. 松弛感 (Sense of relaxation): Describes a sense of ease and relaxation, away from day-to-day stressors Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia