What is '电灯泡' mean in Chinese Slang?
Literally 'light bulb', referring to a third person who disrupts a romantic atmosphere during a couple's date. Often used humorously or self-deprecatingly.
Example: I don't want to be a light bulb, you two go ahead
Fun fact: The term comes from the idea that a light bulb is bright and intrusive
Popular Slangs
破防了
Emotionally broken. hit hard emotionally.
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Yes, yes! That’s right!
舔狗
Simp. Someone who obsessively chases after someone else.
绿茶
A seemingly innocent but manipulative woman
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Wishful thinking
沙雕
Silly. Ridiculous.
内卷
Involution. intense competition with no real progress.
拔草
Pulling out grass. Losing interest in something.
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LOL. Hahaha.
tm
Expression of frustration