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lesson 27

豆你玩，蒜你狠，玉米疯
Kidding Mungbean, Brutal Garlic and Mad Corn

 

 

豆你玩 (Kidding Mungbean)

豆你玩 (Kidding Mungbean)

 

“豆你玩”是时下中国的网络时髦用语，形象表明了消费者对物价上涨的无奈和抗议。

"Kidding Mungbean" has become an Internet buzz word in China -- one of several humorous terms that express the rage and resignation of consumers faced with crazy food prices.

今年以来，食品价格大幅上涨，网络上也催生了一系列的网络热词，如“蒜你狠、玉米疯”。

As food prices soared this year, netizens invented a series of buzz words including "Brutal Garlic" and "Mad Corn."

许多网友自称“菜奴”，纷纷在网上大晒省钱秘笈。

And people have been changing their online names to "Vegetable Slave" and exchanging tips on where to find the best grocery bargains.