The Chinese buzzwords usually reflect the social changes and cultures, some of which are increasingly popular in the foreign media. Tuhao and dama, for instance, are both old words, but they acquire new meanings now.

The word tuhao used to mean rural landlords who oppress their tenants and servants, while now it refers to people spending money without limits or those showing off the wealth. That is to say, tuhao owns money rather than taste. The word dama is used to describe the middle-aged women. However, it is regarded as a special word to call those Chinese women who rushed to purchase a lot of gold when the gold price slumped sharply not long ago.

Tuhao and dama may be included in the new version of Oxford English Dictionary. Up to now, about 120 Chinese words have been added to it, becoming a part of the English language.