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Questions tagged [slang]

Questions related to slang, i.e. a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal.

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Do the Chinese have a (potentially politically incorrect) way of imitating English speakers?

I do not mean to cause offence with this question; I ask only to potentially become better acquainted with Chinese vernacular, and, I must admit, a little out of curiosity. A politically incorrect and borderline racist way for an English speaker to…
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What does the Twitter hashtag #壕 mean?

I'm guessing it's slang and it looks like it has a positive connotation. Like 加油? Or maybe it sounds like 好, it means good? The dictionary says it means air-raid shelter / trench. Here are some Tweets that use…
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What's a good word for "creepy" in Chinese?

I realize that the English word "creepy" is a slang with many different meanings. I'm referring to the way someone might describe unwanted sexual advances. For example, That guy over there staring at me is kinda creepy. I'm not trying to shame…
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Why is 坑爹 such a popular word, and what exactly does it mean?

Yes, it has to do with swindling; cheating. But why? What is the imagery or story behind this word, 坑爹?
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What does "yellow face wife" (黄脸婆) mean?

I looked online and couldn't find an answer. I was told it means something similar to "poker face" here in Taiwan. Do you know what this might mean?
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Is 几号 a slang word for heroin?

Looking up 几号 in the Pleco dictionary returns a definition different from what one might expect from the usual meaning of the phrase. Is 几号 really used as a slang for heroin?
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Is the phrase "that guy so inch" related to Putonghua?

I came across the phrase "that guy so inch" in this Twitter thread, which starts with: ... slang based on literal translations of words ("that guy so inch") or phrases I don't get how "that guy so inch" could be related to Putonghua. Is it…
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How do we answer to offensive phrases like 你 妈 bi?

I am studying Chinese and I heard the phrase 'ni ma bi' from a native teenager. I am sure that it's an offensive phrase but I would appreciate your help. How we could answer to such a phrase in Chinese? Thank you in advance.
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