On December 2, the editorial team of *Yaowen Jiaozi* unveiled the top 10 buzzwords of 2025, featuring terms like "Su Chao," "Gu Zi (Economy)," and "Human-like Presence." The widely popular phrase "Calm and Composed, Hurried and Scrambling" also made the list.

Huang Anjing, editor-in-chief of *Yaowen Jiaozi*, noted that the selection adhered to the publication’s dual criteria—sociological and linguistic standards. "Resilience" topped the list, while "Su Chao" and "Cyber Reconciliation" also garnered high votes, reflecting widespread public attention to major events and social trends of the year.

The editorial team highlighted three key observations from the 2025 buzzwords:

1. **The Rise of the AI Era**: The Chinese lexicon is rapidly expanding with AI-related terms, marking the profound influence of intelligent technology. Examples include "Embodied Intelligence" and "Human-like Presence," alongside other notable mentions like "Smart Agents," "Digital Humans," and "Deep Learning." Derivatives such as "Smart Devices," "Autonomous Driving," and "Smart Home Products" further illustrate how AI is reshaping both society and language.

2. **New Quality Productive Forces and Economic Shifts**: Accelerated industrial upgrades and economic transformation have diversified employment models, giving rise to new terms like "Gu Zi (Economy)" and "Digital Nomads." Emerging concepts such as "Vertical Studios" (reflecting the boom in short dramas) and economy-rooted phrases like "Low-Altitude Economy" and "Self-Care Economy" mirror societal changes.

3. **Language as a Mirror of Society**: Phrases like "×× Basics, ×× Not Basics," "Calm and Composed, Hurried and Scrambling," and "Pre-Made ××" capture public sentiment, lifestyles, and values. Other shortlisted terms, such as "The Best Little Lamb" and "High-Energy Day," offer glimpses into everyday emotions and cultural aesthetics.

These buzzwords collectively paint a vivid picture of contemporary life and evolving language trends.