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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

老外

Term for foreigners

佛系

Buddha-like. chill and laid-back.

shabi

Stupid or foolish person

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Exactly! That’s right!

上头

Addictive. Getting carried away.

白嫖

Freeloading. Getting something for free.

打工人

Worker. Laborer.

同志

General term for homosexuals

比心

Hand gesture expressing love

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Boring. So lame.