双减

shuāng jiǎn

Double reduction — the government policy reducing homework burden and after-school tutoring for students.

Origin

Official policy launched in July 2021, became widely discussed slang as it dramatically changed education culture.

Examples

After 双减, kids finally have time to play.

双减政策改变了教育行业。(The double reduction policy changed the education industry.)

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An internet trend (mostly Gen Z in the West), also called 'Becoming Chinese,' of deliberately adopting everyday Chinese lifestyle habits — hot water, hotpot, indoor slippers, skincare — framed as life upgrades and played for tongue-in-cheek humor.

i人/e人

i rén / e rén

Introvert/Extrovert — referencing MBTI personality types, used casually to describe social preferences.

颜值

yán zhí

Attractiveness score / face value — a numerical rating of someone's physical appearance.

饭圈

fàn quān

Fan circle / fandom — the organized community of fans around a celebrity or idol.