当女汉子是为保护自己
[dāng nǚ hàn zi shì wéi băo hù zì jĭ]
'Being a Tomboy is to Protect Myself'. Choosing to act tougher, as a tomboy (strong-minded female), symbolizes independence and strength. It represents a need or desire to shield oneself from getting hurt by displaying toughness on the exterior.