小粉红 (xiǎofěnhóng): young Chinese cyber-nationalist

The label originated around 2008-2016 from the pink-themed Jinjiang Literature City 晋江文学城 (Jìnjiāng Wénxué Chéng) forum, where young female fans began organizing online patriotic campaigns. Now a broader and often pejorative term in international and overseas Chinese media.

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Internet/political slang. Frequently dismissive when used by critics; can also be self-applied with pride. Avoid in formal writing.