If we're talking about the trendiest buzzword of the past few weeks, it has to be "霹靂力矩" (pī lì lì jǔ).
"霹靂" (pī lì) refers to a sudden, deafening clap of thunder that startles people. "力矩" (lì jǔ), a physics term "torque", describes a force that causes an object to rotate around a pivot point.
So, when I see the word "霹靂力矩," the image that instantly comes to mind is ▼
Actually, this term is derived from the English word "privilege."
Recently, a trend has taken over the Taiwanese community on Threads: "Check Your Privilege." It lists criteria such as whether you grew up with air conditioning, had dental braces, or took extracurricular lessons. These are seen as "invisible advantages" bestowed by one's family background, used to determine if you belong to the privileged class.
However, since Taiwanese people use the 注音 (Bopomofo) input system, we often type out the Chinese homophones instead of switching keyboards out of laziness. This resulted in the accidental creation of "霹靂力矩." Because this term sounds remarkably like an "ultimate move" from a video game, it went viral for its unintentional humor.
The reason for my confusion was that the pronunciation gap between the Chinese characters and the actual English word is quite wide...
So, are you "霹靂力矩"?
You can check the list below to see where you stand.
Did you have any of the following experiences "before the age of 18"?
- Had your own room.
- Had your own computer.
- Received one-on-one private tutoring.
- Attended paid classes for gifted programs, competitions, or foreign language certification.
- Took paid lessons for a musical instrument, dance, or art (for over a year).
- Took paid lessons for tennis, golf, skiing, or diving.
- Received orthodontic treatment (braces) or psychological counseling (or your family could afford them).
- Owned popular game consoles of the time (e.g., Nintendo, PlayStation, or Xbox).
- Your family employed long-term housekeepers or domestic help.
- Both parents hold a university degree or higher.
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