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In the friend group chat, everyone likes to chat.
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 1: I know a few words, or I can sound out words but not much else.
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Group Chat and Expressions
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This is really funny, everyone sends haha.
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Wow! That's great!
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Friends also like to send a Cool.
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Everyone is happy.
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.
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Online Greetings
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Watching a Video
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Meet New Friends
Learn how to introduce yourself and say hello to others using short, friendly sentences!
Greetings and Well-being
Learn how to ask about and share how you and your friends are doing!
Online Chat
Learn simple greetings and how to say hello online!
Secret Words
Explore a fun conversation about sharing secrets!
Chatting Over Tea
Enjoy green tea with a friend while talking about yesterday and places you have visited!
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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