Escape from Rose Island | 逃离玫瑰岛 — Chapter 2: Messages

Escape from Rose Island | 逃离玫瑰岛 — Chapter 2: Messages · Западный Ветер

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Footnotes

[1][dàigān] — literally "to replace your liver." In Chinese internet slang, playing a game for long, exhausting hours (grinding) is called "harming the liver" [gān yóuxì]. Consequently, this phrase refers to a service where someone else spends their time and health on the monotonous leveling of your account.
[2][Jué fēi shànbèi] — a pun. The character's name, Shan Bei (单贝), sounds very similar to the word for "scallop" (扇贝 — shànbèi). Thus, his nickname is an ironic play on his own name.
[3]You are my father [nī shì wǒ diē] — a Chinese slang expression signifying an extreme degree of respect, admiration, or submission to someone who pays money, holds power, or performs an incredible feat.
[4][fù'èrdài] — "rich second generation," a term for the children of the Chinese nouveau riche who became wealthy during the era of economic reforms. In internet culture, it is often associated with being spoiled and senseless extravagance.
[5][shāzhūpán] — a type of internet fraud common in Asia where the "pig" (the victim) is first "fattened" (gaining trust, allowed to earn a little, or given an illusion of romance) and then "slaughtered" (deceived into giving up all their savings).
[6]1128 — "Let's love!" (要要爱吧, yào yào ài ba). A call to start a relationship.
[7]2700 — "I love you / I love kissing you" (爱妻你你, ài qī nǐ nǐ). A tender confession.
[8]184 — "Forever / A whole lifetime" (一辈子, yī bèi zi). A promise of eternal love.
[9]03 — "I miss you" (你想, nǐ xiǎng).
[10]1019 — "I still want you" (要你依旧, yào nǐ yī jiù). A confession that one's feelings remain as strong as ever.
[11][sān liù jiǔ děng] — literally "three, six, nine grades." A Chinese idiom (chengyu) signifying a strict division of people or things by quality, rank, or social status.
[12][Lù gū] — a fictional deity in the game. The character "Lu" (禄) signifies wealth or career success, and "gu" (姑) is a respectful term for a woman (aunt or maiden).
[13][Huàpí] — literally "Painted Skin," a reference to a demon from Chinese folklore who hides behind a beautiful human mask.
[14][fēnglóng] — literally "wind cages." Traditional signal lanterns hung in coastal cities of China to warn residents of an approaching typhoon or strong storm.
[15][qílóu] — an architectural style common in southern China. The ground floors of such buildings are recessed, forming a covered pedestrian gallery that protects from the scorching sun and tropical downpours.
[16][lóngfēi-fèngwǔ] — literally "dragon flies, phoenix dances." A Chinese idiom describing very lively, free, but at the same time beautiful and expressive calligraphic handwriting.
[17]"Nutrient solution" is a form of virtual currency on the jjwxc platform used by readers to support authors.

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