Takeaway Chinese China's 2025 buzzwords explained (part 2) 邪修、来财……一起学习2025年中文热词
Dec 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of Chinese internet slang! Discover the term 邪修, highlighting creative life hacks that work despite being unorthodox. Explore the phrase A基础 / B就不基础, contrasting basic and bold fashion choices. Learn about 来财, a playful New Year wish with a viral rap twist. Plus, delve into the significance of DeepSeek, open-source tech, and its cultural impact. Wrap up with end-of-year journaling practices and how to celebrate oneself. It's a blend of language, culture, and laughter!
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Unorthodox Methods That Work
- "Xie xiu" labels unorthodox methods that shouldn't work but do, often spreading like life hacks.
- Niu Honglin links the term to creativity across cooking, fitness, and everyday shortcuts.
Cola Chicken Wings Example
- Niu Honglin recounts 可乐鸡翅 as a classic xie xiu dish invented by a creative cook.
- He suggests Steve try cola chicken wings as an example of a once-unorthodox success.
Xie Xiu As Youth Innovation
- Young people in China experiment broadly and treat xie xiu as a form of innovation or life hacking.
- The hosts compare many xie xiu practices to shareable life hacks that spread online.