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Three new Chinese characters created by netizens in response to proposals by
China’s government to alter 44 traditional characters.
A plan by China’s Ministry of Education to alter the appearance of 44 Han
characters has moved internet users to create their own characters – many
of which reflect frustrations with the Chinese government – according to
Global Voices, which cited three examples:
The first one is pronounced as “Nan.” It is composed of two Han characters
for criticizing patriotic youths for their inability to think independently.
The second one is pronounced as “Wao” which is composed of [wumao],
meaning 50 cents. It refers to the group of commentators who are paid by the
government or C.C.P. [Chinese Communist Party] to shape public opinion in
major websites and forums.
The last one is pronounced as “Diang,” which is composed of [dangzhongyang
] three words, meaning the central committee of C.C.P.. The new word refers
to the absolute political correctness that cannot be questioned.
Shanghai List welcomed these inventions, noting: “It’s been a while since
we’ve seen any netizen Chinese character creations – the last instance was
in May during that whole Grass Mud Horse fiasco.”
The government’s proposed revisions – which will only apply to characters
printed in the Ming or Song typeface, and will not alter the way they are
handwritten – have been met with skepticism. Global Voices noted:
The adjustments were so insignificant and redundant that most netizens
criticized the ministry of creating trouble. Even the Xinhua news [the
government's press agency] described the adjustment as “plastic surgery.”
http://schott.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/nan-wao-and-diang/ |
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