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Mar 21, 2026 · Industry Insights
Why “偷啃” Is the Perfect Chinese Translation for AI “Token”
The article analyzes the phonological match, semantic metaphor, pragmatic appeal, and sociolinguistic success of translating the AI term “token” as “偷啃”, comparing it with other candidates and showing how it excels in faithfulness, fluency, and meme potential.
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