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Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

STORY: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China (file) STORYLINE: Multiple organizations in China have recently unveiled their lists of 2023's most popular catchphrases, new lexicons, and online buzzwords, painting a vivid picture of a dynamic and transforming country. From emerging technological terms such as "generative AI," to grassroots sports phenomena like "village basketball association," these phrases have succinctly captured various facets of the year, marking changes in Chinese people's perceptions and everyday lives. Zhen (self-inspire) This Chinese character is believed to embody the concept of adhering steadfastly to one's ideals amid challenges, and feeling joy resulting from every inch of progress. Generative AI Battle of large models Both are related to mushrooming AI applications based on large language models such as ChatGPT, or China tech giant Baidu's ERN

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 30, 2023 shows tourists visiting the ancient city wall scenic spot in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns about an app from Baidu during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2023 in Shanghai, east China, July 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about the AI digital human technology during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People try VR devices during the 11th China (Wuhu) Popularized Science Products Exposition in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 26, 2023 shows players warming up for a village basketball game in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying food package prepares to land at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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Xinhua Headlines: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for a selfie with a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2023. (Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua)

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"Dameyo, Dame Dame" among top winners of 2014 buzzword award

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese female comic duo "Nippon Erekiteru Rengo" attend the award ceremony in Tokyo's Marunouchi area on Dec. 1, 2014, after "Dameyo, Dame Dame" (No you must not, no no), their signature phrase, has been selected as one of the top two buzzwords or phrases in Japan in 2014.

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'AKB48' in top 10 buzzword list

TOKYO, Japan - Members of AKB48 pose for photos after the pop idol group won an award for the year's top 10 buzzwords on Dec. 1, 2010, at an event in Tokyo organized by Jiyukokuminsha.

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A "Fuxing" high-speed train runs on the Beijing-Tianjin intercity railway in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2019. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers assemble new energy vehicles at an automobile company in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 12, 2021. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 20, 2021 shows the venue of China 5G+ Industrial Internet Conference in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor promotes food products through livestreaming at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 19, 2019 shows a photothermal power station built in Gobi desert in Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Feng Yang/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade

(220903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays a mobile payment terminal for digital yuan (e-CNY) at the first China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, May 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformations in past decade

STORY: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformations in past decade DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of the dictionary STORYLINE: The Standard Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese, launched in 2004, recently released its fourth edition, which incorporates nearly 1,000 new buzzwords. Phrases such as "new normal," "free trade zone," "carbon neutrality," "cloud computing" and "mobile payments" have earned a place in the dictionary. Lexicologists say that the timely revision of the dictionary, which documents the evolution of society, could satisfy users' need for reference. Wang Xiaosong, a professor at Renmin University of China, said that the inclusion of a considerable number of phrases and buzzwords related to the economy reflects the advancements and advantages of China's economy. Zhang Yiwu, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Peking University, said that the latest version of

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GLOBALink | Vlog: 2022 China "two sessions" buzzwords

China's annual "two sessions" of the top legislature and political advisory body have just wrapped up. During the past week, many buzzwords at the meetings have attracted attention from home and abroad. Here's a look at some of the most discussed ones. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Vlog: 2022 China "two sessions" buzzwords

STORY: Vlog: 2022 China "two sessions" buzzwords DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SI FUCHUN, National lawmaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHAO ZHIQING, National lawmaker 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU WEI, National political adviser 6. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JUN, National lawmaker 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HE WEI, National political adviser 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WEI ZHAOHUI, National lawmaker 10. STANDUP 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): GUO JIANZENG, National lawmaker 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): XIE JIANHUI, National lawmaker STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "China's annual 'two sessions' of the top legislature and political advisory body provide a good occasion to get a glimpse of the country's policy

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'AKB48' in top 10 buzzword list

TOKYO, Japan - Members of AKB48 pose for photos after the pop idol group won an award for the year's top 10 buzzwords on Dec. 1, 2010, at an event in Tokyo organized by Jiyukokuminsha. (Kyodo)

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2020 Japan top buzzword award ceremony

Japan's top buzzword for the year "3Cs" is announced at a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2020. The word "3Cs" -- confined spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings -- which health experts say should be avoided, was but one of the numerous coronavirus-related buzzwords in a year marked by the pandemic.

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"Amore" among top buzzwords in Japan

Japanese actress Airi Taira, the fiancee of Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo, attends the annual buzzword award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2016. "Amore," the word Nagatomo used to describe Taira, was on the top 10 list of buzzwords. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo