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What is '沙雕(shā diǎo)' mean in Chinese Slang?

This term literally means "sand sculpture," but it’s a playful homophone for "傻屌" (*shǎ diǎo*), which means "silly" or "dumb." It’s used to describe something or someone as funny, absurd, or ridiculous in a lighthearted way. It’s like saying, "This is so dumb, but I love it."

Example: If you see a hilarious meme, you might comment, "This is such a 沙雕 meme, I can’t stop laughing."

Fun fact: It’s often used to describe internet humor, memes, or videos that are intentionally over-the-top or absurd.

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Expression of surprise

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You’re an idiot. You’re so dumb.

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Is it? Are you sure?

面基

Meeting in person. Offline meetup.

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I miss you. I’m thinking of you.

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Talking nonsense

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You are right!

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Stupid or foolish person

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Boo hoo. I’m sad.

带节奏

Setting the rhythm. Leading the narrative.