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What is '同志' mean in Chinese Slang?

Originally meaning 'comrade', now commonly used to refer to homosexuals. This term is relatively neutral and often used in formal contexts or news reports.

Example: Legalization of same-sex marriage is social progress

Fun fact: The term was first used in Taiwan's LGBTQ+ rights movement

Popular Slangs

PLGG

Pretty brother

dbq

Sorry

高富帅

Ideal type of man

555

Boo hoo. I’m sad.

tm

Expression of frustration

小鲜肉

Young and handsome male

实锤

Solid hammer. Concrete evidence.

哥们

Term for close male friends

面基

Meeting in person. Offline meetup.

shabi

Stupid or foolish person