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Xiaoming and Xiaohong are chatting online.
Chinese Internet Slang, Memes, and Social Media
Learn how to chat using Chinese internet slang, popular TV show expressions, and trendy social media terms.
Quick answer
Chinese internet slang, memes, and social media expressions help you connect with young speakers online and in everyday chats. You can start by learning simple online greetings and gradually move on to trending abbreviations and TV show expressions.
- Greet friends and ask how they are doing in online chats
- Understand popular internet slang and trending memes on social media
- Recognize everyday expressions used by young people in modern TV shows
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Level 2: Simple conversations about daily life. Plans, likes, and what happened today.
Not sure? or pick the level where you understand most of the lesson but still meet a few new words.
Chatting Online
小明
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Hi! Did you go to the supermarket today?
小红
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That's right, I went to a big shopping mall.
小明
？
Did you buy a new phone?
小红
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No, I just went over to a friend's place.
New to Chinese (Mainland)? If you are brand new to Chinese, start with the Level 1 online greetings lesson to learn how to say hello and chat simply with friends. You can build up to more complex internet slang and abbreviations as your skills grow.
About This Guide
Welcome to your guide for navigating Chinese online culture! This page brings together lessons on digital communication, ranging from simple online greetings for beginners to advanced internet trends and abbreviations for experienced learners. Use the level-appropriate lessons to match your current comfort with social media chats.
More Level 2 Lessons(5)
Popular TV Show Slang
Discover popular slang and everyday expressions used by young people in modern TV shows to make your conversations sound more natural!
Going to the Movies on the Weekend
Listen to friends chat about their movie trip last weekend!
Everyday Chat and Life
Chat about the weather, parks, and daily grocery shopping to enjoy wonderful everyday moments!
WeChat Chat
Join Xiaomei and Dawei as they chat on WeChat to make plans for the day!
Watching Classic Movies
Enjoy a cozy movie time together with friends!
Questions Learners Ask
How do I say hello to friends online in Chinese?
You can use basic online greetings taught in introductory lessons to start conversations with friends on social media. These foundational phrases help you ask how someone is doing in a natural way.
Where do I learn trendy Chinese internet slang?
You can explore intermediate and advanced lessons focused on internet trends, social media, and popular TV shows. These lessons introduce fun words and abbreviations used by young people in modern chats.
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