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What is '上头(shàng tóu)' mean in Chinese Slang?

This term literally means "going to the head," like the feeling of being drunk. In internet slang, it’s used to describe something so addictive or exciting that you can’t stop thinking about it or doing it. It’s like saying, "I’m obsessed" or "This is so addictive."

Example: If you binge-watch a TV show all night, you might say, "This show is so 上头, I can’t stop watching."

Fun fact: It’s often used to describe dramas, games, or even food that’s hard to put down.

Popular Slangs

shabi

Stupid or foolish person

实锤

Solid hammer. Concrete evidence.

上头

Addictive. Getting carried away.

250

You’re so dumb. You’re an idiot.

555

Boo hoo. I’m sad.

沙雕

Silly. Ridiculous.

基佬

Gay man

内卷

Involution. intense competition with no real progress.

扩列

Expanding the list. Making new friends.

社畜

Corporate livestock. Overworked employee.