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Definition
Fifty Cent Party; internet commentators paid by a government to post pro-regime propaganda and manipulate public opinion.
How it's used
Originally referring to a rumored payment of five mao per post, the term has evolved into a general label for anyone perceived as a state-sponsored internet troll. It is almost exclusively used in a derogatory or dismissive sense to discredit an opposing political opinion. When someone is accused of being a 五毛, it implies their argument is not genuine but rather a calculated attempt to manipulate public sentiment.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it is highly inflammatory and can be perceived as an ad hominem attack. It is strictly limited to informal online discussions or casual political debate.
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