10 Chinese Abbreviations Dominating Social Media

Decode Chinese Social Media: Insider Talk the Textbooks Never Teach

Dive into the essential slang, abbreviations, and coded language used across Chinese social media platforms like, RedNote (Xiaohongshu), Weibo, Weixin, Douyin. Unlock the internet and truly understand what locals are chatting about, and connect instantly with locals.

Abbreviations You'll See On Chinese Social Media

  • DBQ (duì bù qǐ, 对不起) — Sorry

  • GKD (gǎo kuài diǎn, 搞快点) — Hurry up

  • NB (niú bī, 牛逼) — Awesome / Incredible

  • EMO (yīmó, EMO) — To feel sad or emotional

  • U1S1 (yǒu yī shuō yī, 有一说一) — To be honest

  • NSDD (nǐ shuō de duì, 你说的对) — You're right

  • SRDS (suī rán dàn shì, 虽然但是) — Although... but...

  • KDL (kē dàole, 磕到了) — "I ship it" (for a couple or pairing)

  • XSWL (xiào sǐ wǒ le, 笑死我了) — LOL / LMAO

  • AWSL (ā wǒ sǐ le, 啊我死了) — "I'm dying" (of cuteness/excitement)

  • YYDS (yǒng yuǎn de shén, 永远的神) — GOAT (Greatest of All Time)

  • ZQSG (zhēn qíng shí gǎn, 真情实感) — To be genuinely invested/passionate

  • DJLL (dǐngjí liúliàng, 顶级流量): Literally means "Top network traffic", used to describe the most famous celebrities

  • XDL (xué dàole, 学到了) — I learned something new / TIL(Today I learned)

Next-Level Flirting: Use Chinese Number Codes to Wow Her/Him

  • 1314 (yī sān yī sì)一生一世
    (yī shēng yī shì) — forever

  • 520 (wǔ èr líng) 我爱你
    (wǒ ài nǐ) — I love you

  • 5201314 (wǔ èr líng yī sān yī sì)
    我爱你一生一世
    (wǒ ài nǐ yī shēng yī shì)
    — I will love you forever

  • 521 (wǔ èr yī) 我爱你
    (wǒ ài nǐ) — I love you

  • 531 (wǔ sān yī)我想你
    （wǒ xiǎng nǐ）I miss you

  • 770 (qī qī líng) 亲亲你
    (qīn qīn nǐ) — kiss you

  • 880 (bā bā líng) 抱抱你
    (bào bào nǐ) — hug you

  • 885 (bā bā wǔ): 抱抱我
    (Bào bào wǒ) - hug me

Master modern Chinese lingo and stay in the loop! Subscribe to our newsletter today.

Follow and Share

Speak Chinese Like a Local: 100 Essential Filler Words for Natural Fluency by Selina | Intonation Coach 🇨🇳

Skip the grammar headaches and bridge the gaps in your speech instantly. Download your Free Guide to 100 Chinese Filler Words today and transform your Mandarin from "textbook" to "total pro."

Read on Substack

The English-Switch Sting: How to Hack the First 5 Seconds of Any Chinese Conversation by Selina | Intonation Coach 🇨🇳

I know the “English Switch” sting all too well: because I’ve lived it myself.

Read on Substack

20 Must-Know Chinese Slang Terms for Every Type of Man by Selina | Intonation Coach 🇨🇳

Find the perfect fit! These 20 essential Chinese terms are how native speakers classify men. You'll quickly discover the exact type that describes your boyfriend, or finally put a label on yourself?

Read on Substack

Your Mandarin Flow Playbook

Beyond All, plus instant access to my exclusive Mandarin Flow Playbook. Master the exact framework that advanced learners use to eliminate textbook friction and unlock the natural flow.

"Subscribe" triggers instant delivery of your playbook (unsubscribe anytime.)

Lock in Your Flow Routine: The "Mandarin Flow Booster" delivered to your inbox every Saturday.

Classy Mandarin Logo

Classy Mandarin | 俏汉语

Spoken Mandarin, the Classy Way.

Classy Mandarin TikTok
Classy Mandarin Substack
Classy Mandarin Threads

Based in Belgium | VAT BE 1030.977.366

Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

© Classy Mandarin All Rights Reserved