暴露年龄

    bàolù niánlíng

    Meaning: "暴露" means to "expose," and "年龄" means "age." Although aging is a natural process which no one can defy, people in modern times, especially women, think their age a taboo in conversation. Some would rather expose their body than their age. However, not just grey hairs and wrinkles on the neck give out your age, but your knowledge and memories will let others know about it. The term "to expose your age" has become a kind of inside joke among Chinese netizens, who match certain TV shows, songs, snacks and idols to a person's age according to the times when they were trends of the day.

    Example

    A: 我发现谈论电视剧是最暴露年龄的。

    Wǒ fāxiàn tánlùn diànshìjù shì zuì bàolù niánlíng de。

    I've found that talking about TV shows can easily expose your age.

    B: 是啊，你印象最深刻的是《老友记》，《色欲都市》，还是《绯闻女孩》充分暴露了你的年龄。

    Shì a, nǐ yìnxiàng zuì shēnkè de shì lǎoyǒujì, sèyùdūshì, háishì fěiwén nǚhái chōngfèn bàolù le nǐ de niánlíng。

    True. Whether it's "Friends," "Sex and City," or "Gossip Girls" that left the most impression on you completely gives out your age.