Logo

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

PLMM

Pretty girl

BDJW

不懂就问

lala

Lesbian

拔草

Pulling out grass. Losing interest in something.

56

Boring. So lame.

2B

Idiot. stupid.

530

I miss you. I’m thinking of you.

onion

Something that makes you emotional

咸鱼

Someone with no ambition

555

Boo hoo. I’m sad.