Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Xiǎoxióng Wéiní refers to Winnie the Pooh, a beloved fictional bear character created by A.A. Milne. However, in China, it has also become a symbol used by some people to indirectly refer to President Xi Jinping.
Related terms
背离原著 (Bèilí yuánchù) - Deviation from the original work: Refers to when an adaptation or interpretation strays away from the original source material.
暗指 (Ànzhǐ) - Indirect reference/hinting at something: The act of implying or suggesting something without explicitly stating it.
文化符号 (Wénhuà fúhào) - Cultural symbol: A sign, object, or character that represents a particular culture or has cultural significance.
"小熊维尼 (Xiǎoxióng Wéiní) - Winnie the Pooh" also found in: