bo li xin

Mandarin:

玻璃心

pinyin:

bō li/lí xīn

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definitions

adjective

  1. (derogatory) oversensitive; easily offended; having feelings that are easily hurt
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noun

  1. (derogatory) someone who is overly sensitive and easily offended; a person whose feelings are easily hurt; a snowflake
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usage notes

Often used derogatorily to deride supporters of the Chinese Communist Party, mocking how easily they are offended by criticism.


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