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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

高富帅

Ideal type of man

BDJW

不懂就问

PLJJ

Pretty sister

HHH

Laughter

内卷

Involution. intense competition with no real progress.

破防了

Emotionally broken. hit hard emotionally.

WC

Expression of surprise

shabi

Stupid or foolish person

锦鲤

Lucky charm. Good luck symbol.

面基

Meeting in person. Offline meetup.