翻墙 (fān qiáng) — Climbing over the wall
Literally meaning 'climbing over the wall', this term refers to using VPNs or other methods to bypass internet censorship in China. It signifies the desire for unrestricted access to information.
Example Usage
为了看国外的视频，我必须翻墙。
In order to watch videos from abroad, I have to circumvent internet restrictions.
Cultural Context
This term underscores the challenges faced by internet users in China due to censorship and the lengths people go to access global content.
Category: internet-culture