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This lesson is courtesy of chinaSMACK.com:
“Shanzhai” (山寨) = shan1 zhai4 = literally “mountain stronghold” in reference to historical warlord holdouts that were outside of government control. A “shanzhai” edition product thus refers to products outside of government regulations that are widely reflected in the numerous fake and knockoff electronics/commodities made in China today. The term “shanzhai” can also refer to things that are improvised or home-made and are generally crude in both form and function (the closest English equivalent would be “ghetto”).
In other words: KNOCK OFFS. Like when you buy IVIKE vs NIKE or SQNY vs SONY! Did you know there was a name for them aside from “FAKE?!”
There are a bunch of good examples at chinaSMACK’s post, so check it out!
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Actually, I'm pretty sure the reason it's "G" is because it looks most like "C."
But I liked my story better.
Actually, I'm pretty sure the reason it's "G" is because it looks most like "C."
But I liked my story better.
OMG Joz, is THAT'S why it's "G?" That just made this photo about a jillion times cooler.
OMG Joz, is THAT'S why it's "G?" That just made this photo about a jillion times cooler.
Duh, Lily!
"G" = u00e9u009bu009e = ju00c4u00ab!
hahahahaha!
Ok, I don't know if that's true, but that's what it is in my head! Makes sense to me!
Duh, Lily!
"G" = u00e9u009bu009e = ju00c4u00ab!
hahahahaha!
Ok, I don't know if that's true, but that's what it is in my head! Makes sense to me!
lol, KFG. what does the "G" stand for?
lol, KFG. what does the "G" stand for?
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