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What is 'PLGG' mean in Chinese Slang?

Short for '漂亮哥哥' (piào liang gē ge), meaning 'pretty brother'. It's used to compliment good-looking people online. These expressions originated from live streaming and short video platforms, where hosts often use these terms to address viewers or fans. With the development of social media, these terms have gradually become part of everyday language, reflecting the internet era's obsession with appearance culture.

Example: When seeing a handsome man, you might say 'PLGG is so charming!'

Fun fact: Often used in fan communities to compliment male idols.

Popular Slangs

2B

Idiot. stupid.

PLGG

Pretty brother

56

Boring. So lame.

牛逼

Expression of admiration

咸鱼

Someone with no ambition

内卷

Involution. intense competition with no real progress.

xjj

Little sister. young lady

沙雕

Silly. Ridiculous.

yyds

Forever god.

lala

Lesbian