BloodBlade Thank you very much for your participation in this discussion. The information comes from AI's DeepSeek, and I haven't been able to find a specific source myself.
The text discusses the evolution of language and culture, as well as the influence of English slang. Slang (lǐ yǔ) refers to informal, colloquial expressions used by ordinary people, which are characterized by regional features and are often used in everyday situations. It typically uses metaphors or new terms to describe things. Its characteristics include informality, regionality, and dynamic evolution, with its formation involving various linguistic means such as metaphor, borrowing, and phonetic changes. Slang often originates from the creative use of language by subcultural groups, and some words may be transformed into standard English after widespread dissemination. Examples of English slang, such as "cool it" (calm down) and "BYOB" (bring your own beverage), should be used appropriately depending on the context.
Most subcultures derive vocabulary from the language they commonly use, giving new meanings to existing words, or borrowing words from other languages. They rarely create their own words. As a result, slang develops through various processes, including: adopting existing words with new meanings, using metaphors and similes, drawing on folk etymologies, altering pronunciation, expanding or narrowing the meaning of words, shortening words, adding positive or negative connotations, transferring meanings, creating analogies, exaggerating, borrowing from other languages, and using euphemisms (specialized language) to avoid taboo subjects.
Each slang term has its own history and reasons for popularity, which can change over time, either by altering its meaning or becoming standardized. Some slang terms also become widely accepted after losing their more provocative aspects. The spread of slang is undoubtedly facilitated by media coverage. Some slang introduces new concepts, while others offer new ways of expression, ranging from novel to shocking. Slang can involve inverting words, reversing the order of letters to create gibberish, or using sounds and shapes to form rhymes. However, most slang relies on figurative language and often uses new terms to describe existing concepts. The most effective slang terms are those that succinctly capture the object being referred to, the person using it, and its social context.
From a linguistic perspective, slang can deviate from the language habits of English speakers. "Kilowatt Turtle" could be a direct translation from Asian culture to English, perhaps used when people from the HAM community in Asia communicate with those in the English-speaking world. For example, our phrase "long time no see" is directly translated as such. As for "transceiver" and "rig," these terms can refer to both transmitting and receiving devices in amateur radio, essentially having the same meaning. Here, they are used to refer to a radio or transceiver being called a "cat." But why are they called "cats"? This is unclear. It's likely similar to how we use phrases like "牛夫人" (niu fu ren) and "小甜甜" (xiao tian tian), which might not make sense to someone unfamiliar with the specific cultural context or subculture.
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