{"id":389,"date":"2023-06-27T15:19:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=389"},"modified":"2023-06-27T15:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:19:05","slug":"8-funny-chinese-internet-slang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.mandarininn.cn\/blog\/?p=389","title":{"rendered":"8 Funny Chinese Internet Slang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Chinese writing system is difficult for non-native speakers, but it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and can be important for your career. Besides, it can be fun and interesting to learn a new language too. The Internet is now rapidly becoming mainstream in China<\/strong>, with the region becoming the largest social media market boasting roughly 1 billion people who are online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, to get you all prepped for the Chinese-speaking Internet<\/strong>, let us take a look and learn eight funny Chinese Internet slang that are commonly used across social media platforms, and the meanings behind them<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. P\u0101i M\u01ce P\u00ec (\u62cd\u9a6c\u5c41)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

P\u0101i (\u62cd) means to pat, and m\u01ce p\u00ec (\u9a6c\u5c41) means a horse\u2019s butt. This phrase means to say that someone is bootlicking someone else. This originated from ancient China during the Yuan Dynasty, where when people met with owners of horses, they would pat their horses\u2019 butts strongly to praise the owners for raising them well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pi\u00e0oliang G\u0113g\u0113 (\u6f02\u4eae\u54e5\u54e5) and Pi\u00e0oliang Ji\u011bji\u011b (\u6f02\u4eae\u59d0\u59d0)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pi\u00e0oliang G\u0113g\u0113 (\u6f02\u4eae\u54e5\u54e5), used for males, is translated as \u201cpretty brother\u201d. Pi\u00e0oliang Ji\u011bji\u011b (\u6f02\u4eae\u59d0\u59d0), used for females, is translated as \u201cpretty sister\u201d.<\/strong> Netizens use these phrases to compliment someone\u2019s looks. You may see this in shortform in English on Chinese social media platforms being typed as \u201cplgg\u201d for males and \u201cpljj\u201d for females.<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. \u00c8rs\u0101ns\u0101n (\u4e8c\u4e09\u4e09)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either typed as \u201c233\u201d or \u201c\u00e8rs\u0101ns\u0101n\u201d, it refers to an emoji code for someone pounding on the floor laughing.<\/strong> You may know this as \u201cLOL\u201d or \u201cROFL\u201d, which extends to \u201claughing out loud\u201d or \u201crolling on the floor laughing\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Xi\u00e0os\u01d0 W\u01d2 L\u00e8 (\u7b11\u6b7b\u6211\u4e86)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xi\u00e0o s\u01d0 w\u01d2 le (\u7b11\u6b7b\u6211\u4e86) or typed as \u201cxswl\u201d for short in English, translates to \u201claughing to death\u201d. Similar to \u201cLOL\u201d<\/strong>, it is also commonly used by Chinese netizens to respond to online content that is funny.<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Zh\u0113nq\u00edng Sh\u00edg\u01cen (\u771f\u60c5\u5b9e\u611f)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zh\u0113nq\u00edng sh\u00edg\u01cen (\u771f\u60c5\u5b9e\u611f) or typed as \u201czqsg\u201d for short in English, means \u201ctrue feelings\u201d.<\/strong> Chinese netizens typically use these when commenting on movies, dramas, or posts where there are heart-warming situations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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6. Ju\u00e9 Ju\u00e9 Zi (\u7edd\u7edd\u5b50)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ju\u00e9 Ju\u00e9 Zi (\u7edd\u7edd\u5b50), loosely translated as \u201cterrific\u201d or \u201cfantastic\u201d in English.<\/strong> The slang started out being used to express compliments and to praise someone. However, after netizens started delivering it in sarcastic tones, it is now used to say that something is either good or bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. T\u01ceng P\u00edng (\u8eba\u5e73)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T\u01ceng P\u00edng (\u8eba\u5e73) means \u201clying down flat\u201d. It is used to describe someone who gives up, takes a break and does nothing.<\/strong> This was netizens\u2019 response to China\u2019s infamous, brutal culture of working 9AM to 9PM every day for six days a week, resulting in being overworked and burnt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen De Sh\u00e9n (\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen De Sh\u00e9n (\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e), or \u201cyyds\u201d for short in English, means \u201ceternal God\u201d. Chinese netizens use this Chinese slang to describe someone who is the best at doing something.<\/strong> It is akin to the English slang of \u201cGOAT\u201d or \u201cGreatest of All Time\u201d when crowning someone as the cream of the crop in whatever they do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You Are Ready for Chinese Internet!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, you are now Chinese-speaking Internet-friendly with the arsenal of Chinese Internet slang at your disposal. Try engaging in a conversation with Chinese-speaking users<\/strong> on Mandarin Inn<\/strong><\/a>. Whether you are a beginner or already know Mandarin, they are ready to help you to learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scan the QR code to get more promotion information about<\/strong><\/em> Chinese courses<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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