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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

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拔草

Pulling out grass. Losing interest in something.

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Wishful thinking

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I love you.

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thank you

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Someone with no ambition

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Boring. So lame.

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Lie flat. opt out of the rat race.

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Laughter

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Idiot. stupid.

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General term for homosexuals