“东道主” generally refers to a host who is in charge of receiving the guests, or someone who pays the bill for others. Nowadays, it also refers to the country, city or organization which hosts

敲边鼓”also refers to somebody speaking aside in support of others, in order to make others agree with the speaker.

“大腕儿”literally means a big wrist. It is used to describe a person who has great achievement in a field, such as literature and art, sport or IT etc.

“万事通” satirically refers to people who seem to know everything. In fact, they don’t know very well. However, sometimes it is also used to describe someone knowledgeable “万事通”.

The literal meaning of this word is a tiger in your way, you couldn’t move forward.

“三只手”literally means a person who has three hands. It refers to thieves who often steal things.

In China, it is translated literally as “跳蚤市场.” Stalls at such markets sell goods that are old or have not been used for a long time.

“奇葩” is a new word from the internet. It used to be a positive term meaning peculiar and beautiful flowers.

“皮毛” was originally a general term for animal skin and hair. It more often is a metaphor for something shallow or superficial in knowledge.

he original meaning of “浮云” is a floating cloud. Now, people use it on the internet to express nothingness or how nothing is worth mentioning.

治愈系” means when someone or something can warm one’s heart, clean one’s mind, and comfort someone in times of sadness.

御姐” was originally a formal way to address one’s older sister.From there, its meaning extended to young women with mature appearance, stature, and personality.

The “秀” in “作秀” is borrowed from the English “show.” It refers to falsified, deceptive writing or public behavior. The term is often used in a derogatory manner.

代言” means how some celebrities express their views towards a certain issue or product, actively recommending its use to others.

In modern society, “赠品” refers to free gifts business give when people buy their products.

流行语 are a popular vocabulary phrases related to a specific time or place.

“猫腻” is a local Beijing saying. It means underhanded activity, especially a secretive or ignoble trick.

“小家子气” is used to describe a person who is not generous in his or her ways of dealing with people. It also refers to a person who is nervous in public.

“商标” is used to distinguish the goods or services of a brand or service from those of other organizations.

“中国式” originated from Wang Hailing’s novel Chinese-Style Divorce.