Slanguage Corner

Source:Global Times Published: 2014-9-28 18:48:14

Sharents

分享父母 (fēnxiǎnɡfùmǔ)

"Sharing parents" are the 30-something mothers and fathers who like to share everything about their children or family on social media - like the post that reads, "My daughter's first time using the loo." They are "sharenting."

Naked exercise

裸体健身 (luǒtǐjiànshēn)

Wearing nothing while doing sports like swimming or volleyball and yoga. Growing in popularity in the US, Europe and Australia, exercising while nude is considered a good way to enhance the metabolism as the body is fully exposed to the air during exercise.

Noon socializing

中午社交 (zhōnɡwǔshèjiāo)

White-collar workers who use their lunch breaks to network socially. It is efficient, saves time and is a good way for office workers to make new connections and broaden their networks. Noon socializing should be limited to two or three times a week so that workers have enough enthusiasm for their work.

Advantage-taking clan

蹭蹭族 (cènɡcènɡzú)

The group of people who enjoy advantages by using other people's resources, like the men and women who always eat the free food samples offered at supermarkets. These people utilize other's resources to the full.



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