PY交易 (pì yǎn jiāo yì) — Backdoor deal / nepotism / ass-kissing tra...
Backdoor deal / nepotism / ass-kissing transaction — PY is a vulgar abbreviation for 屁眼 (pì yǎn, "a**hole"). PY交易 refers to shady deals done through personal connections, favors, or bribery rather than merit. Used to call out corruption or favoritism.
Example Usage
这个奖项明显是PY交易，和实力没关系。
This award is obviously a backdoor deal — has nothing to do with actual talent.
Cultural Context
PY交易 became viral during controversies in Chinese entertainment and gaming communities where awards, rankings, or opportunities seemed clearly influenced by money or connections rather than merit. It captures the cynical sense that success in China often depends on who you know and what you're willing to do — rather than what you can do. The deliberately crude phrasing adds to its impact as a social critique.
Category: internet-culture