炒股 (chǎo gǔ) — 'fry stocks
Literally means 'fry stocks.' It refers to trading stocks, often implying that it's done impulsively or without much strategy.
Example Usage
我最近开始炒股，但还在学习的阶段。
I started trading stocks recently, but I’m still in the learning phase.
Cultural Context
A fast-growing topic as more young Chinese people participate in the stock market.
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