Hottest Chinese words, phrases of 2018

Prankish/Play a trick

pí yī xìa: Prankish/Play a trick

The word comes from a Shaanxi dialect, became popular in-game commentary program and e-sports and had been widely used on social networks. 皮 (pí) literally means “naughty,” or “prankish” in a dialect. This phrase is used to make fun of someone who is mischievous and doesn't play by the rules.

Editor：梁子硕