China's National Committee for Terms in Science and Technology has proposed translating "Token" in AI as "term element," sparking debate over its appropriateness. The People's Daily published an article explaining this choice, emphasizing its alignment with scientific accuracy and simplicity. However, experts argue that the term "token" should reflect its role as a "discrete symbolic unit" in AI, transcending its linguistic origins. Critics suggest "Symbolon" as a more consistent alternative, highlighting the need for terminology that aligns with the computational essence of tokens across modalities.