开盒
DEFINITION
Core Meaning:
- Literally opening a physical box (e.g. unboxing products)
- Internet slang for maliciously exposing someone's private information through cyber investigations
Digital Context: Primarily used as the Chinese equivalent of doxxing, referring to digging up and publishing personal details like ID numbers or home addresses without consent, often leading to harassment.
ETYMOLOGY
The term originally described unboxing loot crates in PUBG around 2018. Its meaning drastically shifted in 2020 when a live-streamer accidentally leaked a rival's address, with viewers spamming 'Did he just get doxxed?' - marking its transition into privacy violation context.
In 2022, a Nanjing college student who left negative food delivery review had her academic records spread across 20+ forums, forcing her to suspend studies. Platform reports show 'kaihe' related complaints surged 178% YoY in 2023. Alarmingly, dark web markets now offer 'premium doxxing packages' with ID scans and family records.
Example: 'That YouTuber merely critiqued game mechanics, yet had his utility bills leaked the next day - classic kaihe harassment.'