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What is 'tiangou' mean in Chinese Slang?

Literally means 'licking dog', referring to someone who desperately tries to please or pursue someone they like, often without reciprocation. It's often used to describe unrequited love or excessive flattery.

Example: When someone keeps trying to please their crush, you might say 'Don't be a tiangou!'

Fun fact: It's often used humorously to describe one-sided relationships.

Popular Slangs

拔草

Pulling out grass. Losing interest in something.

530

I miss you. I’m thinking of you.

onion

Something that makes you emotional

tiangou

Someone who desperately tries to please others

王八蛋

Turtle egg. Insult meaning "jerk" or "scumbag."

上头

Addictive. Getting carried away.

NPY

Boyfriend/Girlfriend

u1s1

seriously, honestly

破防了

Emotionally broken. hit hard emotionally.

醉了

Expression of helplessness or speechlessness