As it’s easy to just dismiss them as silly trends (or even typos), today we’re breaking down what some of these seemingly random collections of letters and numbers actually mean, and how to use them! 1. yyds “yyds” is the pinyin abbreviation for ” yǒng yuǎn de shén (永远的...
Some of these internet slang phrases are more common than others and learning them can turn out to be a huge benefit. Check it out.
And so much new internet slang was created in 2018 by the Chinese internet community. Let’s have a look at 4 most popular Chinese internet slang words and phrases. 1. 锦鲤 (jǐnlǐ) 锦鲤(jǐnlǐ)’s exact meaning is “carp”, “koi”. But it is also used as a symbol of luck. C...
Recently, the Chinese internet has witnessed the emergence of a strange new way of writing. Though the phrases, like “let’s say (咱就是说 zán jiùshì shuō)” and “an entire (一整个 yì zhěnggè),” are common enough, they are being combined and contextualized in odd ways, and t...
Awsl + additional comments– Adding phrases like “what is this?” or “I can’t” elaborates on the feeling. Sarcastic/ironic awsl– Saying “awsl” in instances that aren’t very shocking at all is an ironic, deadpan joke. This versatility and ability to modify the term has helped it...
Here are some Chinese online buzzwords for you. They’re especially used online and by young Chinese people. Note that some of these words were used before, but here we specifically focus on their newly-earned meaning. Learn to use these Chinese phrases from the real world with this list:...
In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of online communication, slang and catchphrases play a pivotal role in shaping how we express ourselves and connect with others. One such phrase, originating from the Chinese internet, has gained significant traction worldwide: "Chicken Yo...
China’s central government enrolled the “double reduction” policy to reduce the burden of homework on students from grade one through nine, as well as after-school tuition. Referred to asshuangjianin Chinese, it has become one of the most-talked-about phrases on Chinese social media platforms...
Essential Chinese Phrases for Cheapskates How to talk about saving and conscious spending in the era of “consumption downgrade” By Sun Jiahui (孙佳慧) July 4, 2024 STREET TALK Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’...
The search for the right atmosphere can be applied to language too. The internet is now full of “copy with a sense of atmosphere (高质量氛围感文案 gāozhìliàng fēnwéigǎn wén’àn)” for netizens to replicate onto their own social media accounts. These phrases blend poetic and literary...