2015年1月6日星期二

Chinese Language Learning: 小鲜肉(xiao3 xian1 rou4)



Recently, a new internet word attracts many people’s attention that is “小鲜肉(xiao3 xian1 rou4)”. What is the specif meaning of this Chinese new word? So, today, we are going to find the answer in this online Chinese course.
Literally, can you guess the meaning of “小鲜肉(xiao3 xian1 rou4)”? Let us divide them into two parts. One is “(xiao3)” and the other is “鲜肉(xian1rou4)”. If you have learned Chinese language before, it is easy to know what does “” mean. Exactly it means “small or little” in English. So how about “鲜肉(xian1 rou4)”. “(xian1)” can be understood as a adjective that is used to describe the noun “(rou4)”. This phrase literally means “the fresh meat”. So, we can get to know the literal meaning of “小鲜肉” is “the little fresh meat”.
You may feel puzzled when you hear such an explanation. Do not worry. It is just a literal translation. There must be some implied of specific reference in it.
Actually, as the name “小鲜肉” indicates, it refers to those young, handsome, energetic and dynamic boys. Especially those male stars at the age between 12 and 22.
How does this phrase spread quickly on the internet? It is concerned with a Chinese boy group called “TF Boys” which is made up of three young boys. The average age of them is 14. They have gained a lot of people’s appreciation on their showing up on the TV. They are young; they are active; they look good; they sing well; their smiles are like the sunshine. These are all the praises from their fans. They have become the well-known “小鲜肉” in China.
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