Internet Slang

A playful way to ask whether something is trendy, modern or cool.

MBTI-based labels for introverts (i人) and extroverts (e人), used as quick social identities.

The GOAT — the greatest of all time.

A humblebrag — showing off while pretending to complain.

A fond, teasing nickname for southern Chinese tourists visiting the snowy northeast, especially Harbin.

A joking title crowning someone the 'god' of one oddly specific thing they excel (or fail) at.

A teasing label for city people who know nothing about farms or nature.

A joke template contrasting something plain with something that is anything but.

A cutesy way of saying 'Really? No way!' to show surprise or playful disbelief.

A half-joking, admiring title for a child with surprising skill or confidence.

Replying to a message with something completely off-topic, whether by accident or on purpose.

A joking reaction to someone (or some animal) doing something baffling — basically "what on earth is it doing?"

Absurd, bizarre or surreal; 搞抽象 means deliberately making random, nonsensical humor.

A one-character comment for 'catching' good luck from someone else's success.

A buddy for one specific activity, without the commitments of a close friendship.

An affectionate tease for someone who loves attention and stands out in a funny way.

A cheerful chant meaning "money, come to me" — a playful wish for good luck and fortune.

Doing something openly and casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Absolutely amazing" — an over-the-top compliment.

Jiangsu's amateur inter-city football league and the viral city-rivalry banter around it.

Doing everyday tasks in weird but surprisingly effective shortcut ways.

A put-down for anything that feels mass-produced, scripted or fake-spontaneous.