鸡娃 (jī wá) — Chicken baby
Literally means 'chicken baby.' It describes parents who excessively push their children to excel academically or in extracurricular activities, often leading to stress and anxiety. It’s a critical term towards high-pressure parenting.
Example Usage
现在很多家长都在鸡娃，给孩子施加太多压力。
Many parents are pushing their children too hard, putting too much pressure on them.
Cultural Context
Reflects contemporary issues in education and parenting in Chinese society, often highlighting the pressures of competition.
Category: daily-life