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-====== rénròu sōusuǒ: 人肉搜索 - Human Flesh Search Engine, Doxxing, Crowdsourced Investigation ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** renrou sousuo, 人肉搜索, human flesh search engine, Chinese doxxing, online vigilantism China, crowdsourced investigation China, what is renrou sousuo, Chinese internet culture, cyberbullying China, netizen power +
-  * **Summary:** **人肉搜索 (rénròu sōusuǒ)**, literally the "**human flesh search engine**," is a powerful and controversial Chinese internet phenomenon. It refers to a form of large-scale **crowdsourced investigation** where netizens collaboratively dig up and publicize personal information about an individual, often in response to a perceived injustice or immoral act. While sometimes seen as a tool for **online vigilantism** against corruption or animal cruelty, it frequently escalates into a form of **Chinese doxxing** and severe cyberbullying, with real-world consequences for its targets. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** rénròu sōusuǒ +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun (can function as a verb phrase) +
-  * **HSK Level:** N/A +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A collective online effort by netizens to identify and expose the personal information of a specific individual. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Imagine a search engine that isn't powered by algorithms, but by the combined brainpower and persistence of thousands of real people—"human flesh." That's **人肉搜索 (rénròu sōusuǒ)**. It's the internet's form of a public tribunal. When a video of someone behaving badly goes viral, netizens might initiate a "human flesh search" to uncover their name, address, and employer. It's often fueled by a desire for social justice but walks a very fine line, frequently devolving into a mob-like witch hunt with devastating real-world consequences. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **人 (rén):** Person, human. One of the simplest and most fundamental characters, originally a pictogram of a person walking. +
-  * **肉 (ròu):** Meat, flesh. A pictogram of a slice of meat. +
-  * **搜 (sōu):** To search, to look for. +
-  * **索 (suǒ):** To search, to demand, to ask. +
-  * The characters combine quite literally. **人肉 (rénròu)** means "human flesh." **搜索 (sōusuǒ)** is the standard modern word for "to search" or a "search engine" (like Google or Baidu). Together, **人肉搜索 (rénròu sōusuǒ)** creates the vivid and slightly macabre image of a search engine made of people, not code, emphasizing the human-driven nature of the investigation. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * **人肉搜索 (rénròu sōusuǒ)** is a distinctly modern Chinese cultural phenomenon born from the internet age. It reflects a deep-seated belief in collective justice and the power of public opinion (舆论, yúlùn) as a tool for social accountability. In a society where official channels for addressing grievances can sometimes be perceived as slow, ineffective, or inaccessible, the "human flesh search engine" emerged as a form of grassroots vigilantism. +
-  * **Comparison with "Doxxing":** While the outcome is similar to "doxxing" in the West (publicizing private information), the initial motivation can differ. "Doxxing" is almost universally seen as a malicious act of harassment. **人肉搜索**, however, often begins with a perceived moral high ground. The community feels it is righting a wrong—exposing a corrupt official, an animal abuser, or a hit-and-run driver. This "vigilante justice" angle makes it a far more complex and, in some contexts, socially accepted phenomenon than simple doxxing. However, this moral justification is also what makes it so dangerous, as the "court of public opinion" lacks due process and often acts on incomplete information, leading to devastating consequences for the accused. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **人肉搜索** is a term you'll encounter constantly when discussing Chinese social media, especially on platforms like Weibo (微博) and forums like Tianya (天涯). +
-  * **As a Noun:** It's used to describe the event itself. "That scandal led to a massive 人肉搜索." +
-  * **As a Verb Phrase:** It's often used as if it were a verb. Netizens will say "我们把他**人肉**出来吧！" (Wǒmen bǎ tā **rénròu** chūlái ba! - Let's 'human flesh' him out!). +
-  * **Connotation:** The connotation is almost always negative for the person being searched. For the public, it's ambiguous; it can be seen as a necessary evil or a terrifying form of mob rule. No one wants to be the target of a **人肉搜索**. The fear of being publicly shamed is a powerful tool for enforcing social norms online. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 那个虐待小猫的视频在网上传开后，网友们立即对他进行了**人肉搜索**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nàge nüèdài xiǎo māo de shìpín zài wǎngshàng chuánkāi hòu, wǎngyǒumen lìjí duì tā jìnxíng le **rénròu sōusuǒ**. +
-    * English: After the video of him abusing the kitten spread online, netizens immediately started a **human flesh search** on him. +
-    * Analysis: This is a classic trigger for a **人肉搜索**—a clear, emotionally charged act of cruelty that galvanizes the public. The use of 进行了 (jìnxíng le) makes it sound like a formal operation. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我真害怕说错话，万一被**人肉搜索**了怎么办？ +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zhēn hàipà shuō cuò huà, wànyī bèi **rénròu sōusuǒ** le zěnme bàn? +
-    * English: I'm so scared of saying the wrong thing. What if I get targeted by a **human flesh search**? +
-    * Analysis: This sentence shows the chilling effect the phenomenon can have on free speech. The passive voice marker 被 (bèi) is used, as the speaker is the target or victim of the search. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 很多官员因为贪污腐败被网友**人肉搜索**出来，最后丢了工作。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hěnduō guānyuán yīnwèi tānwū fǔbài bèi wǎngyǒu **rénròu sōusuǒ** chūlái, zuìhòu diū le gōngzuò. +
-    * English: Many officials were exposed by netizens through **human flesh searches** because of their corruption, and they ended up losing their jobs. +
-    * Analysis: This highlights the "vigilante justice" aspect, where **人肉搜索** is used as a tool against corruption. The resultative complement 出来 (chūlái) vividly means "out," as in "searched out" or "dug up." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * **人肉搜索**是一种网络暴力，可能会给当事人造成巨大的心理伤害。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Rénròu sōusuǒ** shì yī zhǒng wǎngluò bàolì, kěnéng huì gěi dāngshìrén zàochéng jùdà de xīnlǐ shānghài. +
-    * English: The **human flesh search** is a form of cyberbullying and can cause immense psychological harm to the person involved. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence explicitly states the negative view of the practice, linking it directly to [[网络暴力]] (wǎngluò bàolì), or cyberbullying. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 别再发他的照片了，我们不应该参与**人肉搜索**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Bié zài fā tā de zhàopiàn le, wǒmen bù yīnggāi cānyù **rénròu sōusuǒ**. +
-    * English: Stop posting his picture. We shouldn't participate in a **human flesh search**. +
-    * Analysis: This shows someone actively discouraging the practice, taking a moral stance against it. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 仅仅因为在地铁上没让座，她就被**人肉搜索**，全家都受到了骚扰。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jǐnjǐn yīnwèi zài dìtiě shàng méi ràngzuò, tā jiù bèi **rénròu sōusuǒ**, quánjiā dōu shòudào le sāorǎo. +
-    * English: Just because she didn't give up her seat on the subway, she was targeted by a **human flesh search**, and her whole family was harassed. +
-    * Analysis: This example demonstrates how a relatively minor social infraction can blow up into a disproportionate and frightening response. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 那个肇事逃逸的司机不到一天就被网友**人肉**出来了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nàge zhàoshì táoyì de sījī bùdào yī tiān jiù bèi wǎngyǒu **rénròu** chūlái le. +
-    * English: That hit-and-run driver was identified by netizens in less than a day. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **人肉** is used as a verb, a very common colloquial usage. The sentence highlights the incredible speed and efficiency of a collective online search. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 虽然**人肉搜索**有时候能伸张正义，但它也严重侵犯了个人隐私。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán **rénròu sōusuǒ** yǒushíhou néng shēnzhāng zhèngyì, dàn tā yě yánzhòng qīnfàn le gèrén yǐnsī. +
-    * English: Although the **human flesh search engine** can sometimes serve justice, it also severely violates personal privacy. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence presents a balanced view, acknowledging the dual nature of the phenomenon, which is key to understanding it. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 这件事一上热搜，我就知道肯定会有人开始**人肉搜索**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiàn shì yī shàng rè sōu, wǒ jiù zhīdào kěndìng huì yǒurén kāishǐ **rénròu sōusuǒ**. +
-    * English: As soon as this issue became a trending topic, I knew someone would definitely start a **human flesh search**. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the predictable sequence of events on the Chinese internet: a viral event (上热搜, shàng rè sōu - to get on the hot search/trending list) is often immediately followed by a **人肉搜索**. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 警方提醒公众，参与**人肉搜索**可能涉嫌违法。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jǐngfāng tíxǐng gōngzhòng, cānyù **rénròu sōusuǒ** kěnéng shèxián wéifǎ. +
-    * English: The police are reminding the public that participating in a **human flesh search** may be against the law. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence introduces the legal dimension, showing that authorities are aware of and may prosecute such activities, especially as privacy laws in China become more defined. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **False Friend: Not just "Doxxing."** The biggest mistake is to think **人肉搜索** is a perfect synonym for "doxxing." While the action is the same, the cultural context is different. A **人肉搜索** often carries a pretext of "public justice," which can make participants feel justified. Doxxing is more directly associated with malicious harassment or revenge. +
-  * **It's a Phenomenon, Not a Website:** Beginners might look for "renrousousuo.com." It's not a single tool or website. It is a collective, decentralized action that takes place across various social media platforms and forums. +
-  * **Underestimating the Consequences:** Do not treat this term lightly. Being the target of a **人肉搜索** is not a minor inconvenience. It has led to people losing their jobs, being physically harassed, suffering from severe depression, and in extreme cases, has been linked to suicides. It is a powerful and dangerous social force. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[网络暴力]] (wǎngluò bàolì) - Cyberbullying. The most common result of a **人肉搜索**. +
-  * [[网民]] (wǎngmín) - Netizen; internet user. The "human" component of the "human flesh search engine." +
-  * [[曝光]] (bàoguāng) - To expose (literally "to expose to light"). This is the primary goal of a **人肉搜索**. +
-  * [[键盘侠]] (jiànpán xiá) - Keyboard warrior. A often pejorative term for netizens who are aggressive and judgmental online, frequently participating in **人肉搜索**. +
-  * [[吃瓜群众]] (chī guā qúnzhòng) - "Melon-eating masses." The vast majority of online onlookers who follow the drama of a **人肉搜索** for entertainment without participating directly. +
-  * [[舆论]] (yúlùn) - Public opinion. **人肉搜索** is a powerful tool for shaping and weaponizing public opinion. +
-  * [[隐私]] (yǐnsī) - Privacy. The key thing that is violated during a **人肉搜索**. +
-  * [[道德绑架]] (dàodé bǎngjià) - "Moral kidnapping." Using moral arguments to pressure someone into doing something; the logic often used to justify a **人肉搜索**.+