Chinese Internet slang

Numbers and Western alphabet abbreviations

Numbers, representing Chinese terms (数字表示汉字 shùzì biǎoshì hànzì)

• 213: 2B, 二屄, a person who is very stupid.
• 1314: "For ever", usually preceded by a phrase such as "I love you" or the similar. 1314 represents 一生一世 "one life, one world".
• 4242: "Yes," "Affirmative," or "It is", 4242 represents 是啊是啊.
• 520: "I love you". 520 represents 我爱你.
• 555: "". 555 represents 呜呜呜 the sound of tearful crying.
• 7451 or 7456: "I'm angry." 7451 or 7456 represents 气死我了.
• 748: "Go and die!", 748 represents 去死吧, the equivalent of "Get lost!", or "Go to hell!"
• 87:. 87 represents "bitchy" or 白痴 idiocy/idiot.
• 88: "Bye bye". 88 represents "bye bye". 886 also has the same meaning as "88".
• 94: "So," "But," etc. 94 represents 就是, the conjunction meaning "so," "but," "just like," "in the same way as," etc.
• 995: "Help", "Save me!", 995 represents 救救我.
• 666: "You're doing amazing sweetie," 666 represents 溜溜溜.
• 233 "laughter," 2333 represents 哈哈哈.
• 484: "If" represents 是不是.
• 99: "The wish for a couple to be together for long time"

  Latin alphabet abbreviations (字母縮寫 zìmǔ suōxiě)

• LZ: lóu zhǔ, the owner of the thread, the original poster.
• A片: A piān, an 'adult' video.
• BZ: bǎnzhǔ, the moderator of an internet discussion forum
• BS: bǐshì, to despise.
• JB: jiba, vulgar word referring to a man's private parts
• CCAV: China Central Adult Video, ironic nickname for China Central Television.
• CN: chǔnǚ or chǔnán, virgin
• CNM: cāonǐmā, fuck your mother. The most common way of cursing in China. Some phrase it "sao ni ma".
• CNMB: cāonǐmābī, fuck your mother's vagina, or "China never makes breakaway" about chinese territorial integrity and sovereignty.
• FL: fàláng, hairdresser, possibly providing sex services
• FQ: fènqīng, indignant/angry youth
• GC: gāocháo, orgasm
• GCD: gòngchǎndǎng, the Communist Party
• GG: gēge, literally older brother, by extension male friend, or guy Nowadays, people say "GG" means you do a good job on the game
• GD: gōudā gang up with
• HLL: huá lì lì, glamorous, high-profile.
• JC: jǐngchá, police
• JC: jié cāo moral integrity,moral principle
• JJ: jījī, reference to the male genitalia
• JP: jípǐn, high quality, but used ironically for things that are extremely low quality
• JY: jīngyīng, elite, right-wing intellectuals, but also jīngyè sperm, semen
• KD: kēngdiē, to cheat someone
• KJ: kǒujiāo, oral sex
• LD: lǐng dǎo, leadership, i.e. the government and officials
• ML: to make love
• MM: mèimèi, little sister, young girl, pretty girl. Often written as “MM,” which usually refers to a young girl or pretty girls
• NB: niúbī, an arrogant, annoying person, but also used positively for an awesome, impressive, person, similar to "badass"
• NMSL: nǐmāsǐle, lit. "Your mom is dead.", used as an insult
• PG: pìgu, buttocks
• P民: pì mín, rabble, hoi polloi, ordinary people, often used ironically
• PLMM: piàoliàng mèimei, beautiful girl
• PS or P出: Photoshopped
• SB: shǎbī, lit. "dumb cunt", commonly used as an insult
• SMT: shāmâtè, unusual appearance and strange style
• SN: sauna, reinforced by its Chinese translation sāngná
• TMD: tāmāde, common Chinese expletive used for 'damn, fuck,' and the like
• TT: tàotao, condom
• WDR: wàidìrén, stranger, outsider, foreigner
• WSND: "Wo Shi Ni Die", "I am your father"
• XJ: xiǎojiě, young woman, but also commonly for prostitute
• XSWL: xiàosǐwǒlè, LMAO
• YD: yín dàng, obscene, perverted
• YP: yuē pào, casual sex
• YQZH: yǒuqiánzhēnhǎo, so good to be rich, or sometimes, admire another who is rich
• YY: yì yín, fantasizing, sexual thoughts
• ZF: zhèngfǔ, government
• ZG: zhōngguó, China

  Abbreviations, contractions, references, and puns from the Chinese

Chinese abbreviations (汉字縮读 Hànzì suōdú)

• Don't know : A contraction of standard Chinese "I don't know"

  Chinese contractions (简写 jiǎnxiě)

• Dear : short for 亲爱的, friendly term of respect, address, and the like
• Life is so hard that some lies are better not exposed : This comes from the lyrics of a song entitled “Shuo Huang”, by Taiwanese singer Yoga Lin. The phrase implies a situation that is too harsh to be contemplated. For example, it can be used to describe a large group of unemployed recent college graduates. This slang reflects that some people, especially young people in China, are disappointed by reality. The phrase is often paired with “too tired to love”.
• Short, ugly and poor : The opposite of gāofùshuài below, the least ideal
• Tall, rich and handsome : This is the opposite of "ǎichǒuqióng" or “diaosi”. Used to describe men with great wealth, a perfect body, as well as high qualifications and social status—ideal characteristics in mainland China. The word comes from an animated TV series, “Tall, Rich and Handsome,” in which the protagonist's name was “Tall, Rich and Handsome.” This slang has become widely used on the internet, symbolizing the perfect man that many women in China dream of marrying.
• Too tired to love : This slang phrase is a literal abbreviation of the Chinese phrase “too tired to fall in love anymore.” It originated from an article on the Douban website posted by a 13-year-old boy who grumbled about his single status and expressed his weariness and frustration towards romantic love. The article went viral, and the phrase was subsequently used as a sarcastic way to convey depression when encountering misfortunes or setbacks in life.
• White complexion, rich, and beautiful : Female equivalent of gāofùshuài. The ideal girlfriend or wife
• Get rid of single status : Getting rid of single status, no longer single
• Go to surf : To hang out

  Phrases with altered or extended meanings (短语与改变或扩展的意义 duǎnyǔ yǔ gǎibiàn huò kuòzhǎn de yìyì)

• Chinese aunt : This phrase refers to middle-aged Chinese women who purchase large amounts of gold. On April 15, 2013, Wall Street traders decided to sell large amounts of gold which caused a substantial fall in gold prices. However, a swarm of Chinese dama bought the gold and therefore raised the world gold price significantly. Three hundred tons of gold were moved instantly in the markets which shocked many economists. While this can be said to reflect the overall improvement of living standards in China, it has also been criticized as a blind way to invest.
• Vulgar tycoon : Refers to irritating online game players who buy large amounts of game weapons in order to be glorified by others. Starting from late 2013, the meaning has changed and is now widely used to describe the nouveau riche in China, people who are wealthy but less cultured.
• Weird : Literally a "heavy taste, interest or hobby" such as in horror films, pornography, heavy metal music, extreme sports or the similar
• Excuse me?! : Literally means "black man question marks." Many Chinese people use this slang when they react to something ridiculous or are confused. It comes from a picture of an NBA basketball player Nick Young and several question marks.
• Spare Tire : Refers to the person who is RESERVED for a relationship.
• Big Aunt : A woman's period
• The Eight Trigrams : To gossip
• Womanizer : lit. "scum male," a male who is a womanizer

  Puns and wordplay (双关语 shuāngguān yǔ, 发音相似 fāyīn xiāngsì)

• Chinese Baptism : The new Chinese government. Baptism is a play on words referring to Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang.
• River crab : Pun on héxié meaning "harmony." Online Chinese term for Internet censorship commonly seen in forums and blogs.
• Flattering photograph : Pun on meaning "photograph." Internet slang for photos that use many filters or have otherwise been heavily altered with software like Meitu to make the subject appear more attractive than they are in real life. Used especially to describe such photos used in online dating profiles.

  New expressions 新网络词 (xīn wǎngluò cí)

• 50 Cent Party : Internet users paid by the government or the Communist Party to post comments
• One US Penny Party : Internet users paid by foreign governments or parties to post comments
• Fresh little muscles : Young, cute, handsome male idol, of around 12 to 25 years old. Originally used for stars, now used more generally by extension
• Lesbian : from 拉, meaning to hold hands.
• Loser : “Diaosi” is used to describe young males born into a poor family and are unable to change the circumstances of their poverty. People usually use this phrase in an ironic and self-deprecating way. For example, someone might say “I am a diaosi” with a sigh when they see wealthy people with private cars and luxurious houses. The origin of this slang is unknown, but this slang is widely used today on the internet, and can be said to reflect that many people feel upset and discontented as they fail to change their lives no matter how much effort they have put in.
• Goddess : Used to describe phenomenal beauties. Everyday beauties would usually not get this attached to their name or how they're described.
• Masculine woman : The phrase nühanzi literally means "female man," and refers to women who possess traditionally masculine personality traits such as being brave and more independent than other girls. They eschew makeup or do not like go shopping. Some are even able to repair electrical appliances. More importantly, these women do not have any boyfriends. The emergence of this type of female reflects the increasing social and economic status of women.
• OK : OK, no problem, etc.
• You understand... : "I don't need to go on about this because you already understand."
• Act cute: To purposefully pretend to be cute. Usually used by people jokingly when posting selfies or asking for things from others
• Sounds pretty awesome without any understanding : Refers to any situation where something you hear sounds awesome even though you know nothing about it.
• Nothing to say : A way to gently express your frustrations with someone or something that is completely unreasonable and unacceptable
• Feel the body become empty : Used on someone is doing something amazing. Always used with "my bro"
• My Bro : Sign with emotion when something surprising happens
• Little cute girl : To describe girls who are really cute and are as short as a little girl.
• Whatever floats your boat : Literally means you're happy and that's ok. Usually used to make fun of friends who're in a bad situation, for instance, failing an exam.
• Angry or not? : Basically like "You mad, bro?," usually used in competitive video games.
• I don't know : "母鸡" in Mandarin, pronounced "冇計" in Cantonese, meaning "don't know" or “no idea.”
• The one to be blamed : Internet slang for people who usually take responsibilities for others faults
• Single Dog : The term that single people in China use to poke fun at themselves for being single

  Slang derived from foreign words

Derived from English (英语翻译 Yīngyǔ fānyì)

• Gay : Bent 弯的, the opposite of 直, straight. GAY, in all upper case like other Chinese internal slang taken directly from English, is also used, but only for men.
• N continuous jumps : A reference to the Foxconn suicides, in which several Foxconn employees jumped to their deaths from the factories' high-rise dormitory buildings in early 2010. The mathematical variable n is a nod to the high rate of these deaths in early 2010, more than one per week at times. The phrase can be said to reflect the despair some people feel under the current economic conditions in China.
• Straight : Heterosexual, used only for men.

  Derived from Japanese (日语翻译 Rìyǔ fānyì)

• 3P: Threesome, as in the pornographic kind
• CP: Movie couple from Japanese カップリング, e.g. "Pitt and Jolie were a CP in the Smith movie."
• OL: office lady, a woman with an office job.
• Otaku : Men with obsessive interests that leave no time for normal life outside the home, similar to geek or nerd in English.
• Otaku : Female equivalent of 宅男

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