STORY: Buzzwords of 2023 reflect transforming China
SHOOTING TIME: File
DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:34
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

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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 ERNIE Bot.

Digital and intelligent life
This reflects a wider adoption of digital and smart technologies in Chinese people's daily lives.

Mozi xuntian (Mozi's sky survey)
This refers to the Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST) nicknamed after the ancient Chinese philosopher Mozi, who is said to be the first in history to have conducted optical experiments. The WFST started operation in September 2023.

Dopamine dressing
This is a popular phrase for describing boldness in fashion choices.

Xianyanbao
This refers to people who are simply goofing around and trying to get others' attention, representing a popular shift towards celebrating individuality.

Commando-style tourism
This reflects the prevailing tendency among university students and young people to visit numerous attractions and enjoy a variety of foods, all while keeping both time and costs to a minimum.

Village BA (Village Basketball Association) 
This is a rural basketball tournament that first debuted in a county in China's Guizhou and later evolved to become a nationwide sensation in the summer of 2023.

@future
This is part of the English slogan of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)