In school settings, students sometimes use coded language or cryptic expressions to comment on the appearance of others, which are often derogatory. Knowing these coded language can help identify and respond to potential verbal bullying. Here are some common ways: 1. **Metaphors and metaphors**: - **Animal or object metaphors**: Using specific animals or objects to describe physical defects, such as calling someone "melon seed face" may be sarcastic. Although "melon seed face" itself is not a negative word, it may be misused in certain contexts. - **Color or shape metaphors**: Using color or shape to describe indirectly, such as "rust-colored hair" may imply being unfashionable or untidy. 2. **Abbreviations and initials**: - By abbreviating some words with negative connotations, it makes them less obvious but still conveys a negative evaluation. For example, "obesity" is abbreviated to "chubby" or other variants. 3. **Homophones and puns**: - Using the polyphonic or homophonic characteristics of Chinese characters to create implicit derogatory expressions. For example, "美人迟暮" is used to indirectly express a negative view of someone's appearance. 4. **Internet buzzwords and emoticons**: - Some Internet buzzwords or specific emoticons are also used to indirectly comment on the appearance of others. For example, some funny or sarcastic emoticons are used to imply that the other party does not meet the aesthetic standards. 5. **Vague adjective combinations**: - Combining multiple adjectives makes the evaluation appear complex and not straightforward, but actually conveys negative information. For example, "Her outfit is really unique" may be understood as belittling her fashion sense in a certain context. **Coping suggestions**: - **Raising awareness**: Knowing the existence of these code words will help to identify and respond to potential verbal bullying early. - **Promoting respectful communication**: Educate students to use respectful and positive language and avoid using any expressions that may hurt others. - **Seeking support**: If you encounter or witness similar situations, it is recommended to seek help from school counselors, teachers or relevant departments in a timely manner. To establish an inclusive and respectful campus environment, it requires everyone's joint efforts to avoid using any form of derogatory language to hurt others.