What does 草草 mean?
In the Chinese context, the word "Cao Cao" is often used to describe a state of being rushed, not meticulous, or perfunctory. It can refer to both behavioral haste and emotional sloppiness. With the popularity of Internet culture, "Cao Cao" has also been given a new meaning and has become a buzzword for young people to express their casual and informal attitude. The following is a summary and analysis of "Cao Cao" and related hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of the correlation between hot search topics on the entire network and "Cao Cao" (last 10 days)

| keywords | Hot search platform | heat index | Related content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't do anything hastily | Weibo, Zhihu | 850,000+ | Discussion on the phenomenon of perfunctory work in the workplace |
| cursory literature | Xiaohongshu, Douyin | 1.2 million+ | Young people's self-deprecating expressions |
| Emotional haste | Douban, Bilibili | 670,000+ | fast food love phenomenon |
| Dress casually | Douyin, Taobao | 920,000+ | Lazy clothing trend |
2. The semantic evolution and interpretation of the phenomenon of “Cao Cao”
1.Traditional meaning:In the "Modern Chinese Dictionary", "Cao Cao" is defined as "hurry; not meticulous", such as "to end hastily" and "to deal with hastily". This usage is often derogatory and emphasizes the neglect of quality.
2.New understanding of the Internet:Recently on social platforms, the word "Cao Cao" has derived a positive meaning of "actively choosing a simple life." For example:
| use case | Platform case | emotional tendencies |
|---|---|---|
| “Today I have to put on makeup and go out” | Xiaohongshu Notes (82,000 likes) | Relaxed |
| “The paper was submitted in a hurry but passed” | Weibo topic (130 million views) | Lucky laughs at itself |
3. Analysis of correlations between social phenomena
1.Career areas:In the past 10 days, in the topic of "rectifying the workplace after 2000", "hastily completing KPIs" has become a hot topic, reflecting the younger generation's resistance to formalistic work.
2.Emotional domain:The Douban group "Cao Cao Love Observation" added 12,000 new posts in 7 days. The data shows:
| behavioral characteristics | Proportion | Typical message |
|---|---|---|
| Chat with emoticons instead of text | 73% | “I’m too lazy to type so I just scribbled an emoji.” |
| Dating without detailed planning | 61% | "It's a casual date wherever you go." |
4. Cultural extension and commercial application
1.Cultural and creative products:Taobao data shows that weekly sales of "Cao Cao" related products increased by 210%, including:
| Product type | Hot case | price range |
|---|---|---|
| Stationery | "Make haste" rubber stamp | 15-30 yuan |
| Clothing | "I am happy, I am happy" T-shirt | 49-89 yuan |
2.Film and television influence:The clip "Chao Youting hastily handles documents" in the recent hit drama "Ordinary Glory" triggered an in-depth discussion on workplace efficiency, and the number of views of the related cut exceeded 5 million.
5. Conclusion
From a traditional derogatory term to a modern youth subculture symbol, the semantic changes of "Cao Cao" reflect the changes in social mentality. As the pace of life continues to accelerate, "Cao Cao" is both a ridicule of stress and an attempt to redefine life priorities. Data shows that among Generation Z, 68% believe that "appropriate caretaking is wisdom" rather than laziness. This understanding may continue to affect future social and consumption patterns.
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