Meaning:

    “秋收” means to “harvest in autumn,” and “女” refers to “women.” This term refers to women who marry rich men who are much older than themselves so that they can enjoy the wealth their husbands have accumulated. This kind of women marry with a purpose to “harvest” wealth, hence the term “autumn harvester.” Harsh competition in finding a good job has pushed some girls to find a rich husband to keep them after graduation. A rich old guy has wealth and wisdom to share, and he may be tolerant and doting too.

    Example:

    A: 丽丽要结婚了。

    Lìlì yào jiéhūn le。

    Lili is going to marry.

    B: 是要请客摆酒吗？

    Shì yào qǐngkè bǎijǐu ma?

    Is she throwing a wedding party?

    A: 我收到喜帖了，在喜来登酒店。新郎是个老帅哥，听说是什么大公司的总经理，年薪千万的。

    Wǒ shōudào xǐtiě le, zài xǐláidēng jǐudiàn。Xīnláng shì ge lǎo shuàigē, tīngshuō shì shénme dà gōngsī de zǒng-

    jīnglǐ, niánxīn qiānwàn de。

    Yes, I got her invitation. It’s at the Sheraton Hotel. Her bridegroom is a handsome old guy, reportedly the general manager of a big firm with an annual salary of 10 million yuan.

    B: 丽丽原来是秋收女啊。

    Lìlì yuánlái shì qīushōunǚ a。

    So Lili is an “autumn harvester.”