25+ Essential Chinese Internet Slang Terms on Xiaohongshu

Ladies and sisters, as we all know, the online world is changing rapidly these days. Xiaohongshu, a super popular platform for sharing product recommendations and daily life, is filled with a continuous stream of novel and interesting internet slangs. Especially if you’re 25+ and eager to keep up with the trend and interact happily with the younger generation, you’d better jot down these slangs right away.



“Juejuezi”: This is definitely a high - frequency term on the internet. Whether you taste an extremely delicious food, or see a stunning makeup look or an amazing outfit, saying “Juejuezi” can vividly convey your amazement and admiration. For example, “The latte at this coffee shop today is juejuezi. The milk foam is delicate and the taste is mellow. Love it, love it.” This immediately sets a great atmosphere and makes people reading it want to rush to check out the same place.

“yyds”: Standing for “forever god”! Whether the idol you’re a fan of has an explosive stage performance, or the drama you’re following has an outstanding plot, throwing out these four letters is the most powerful form of recommendation. For instance, “Empresses in the Palace is really yyds. I never get tired of watching it no matter how many times. The details and acting skills are all on point.” It perfectly expresses your love and admiration.

“Neijuan”: This is the word that contemporary office workers and students dread the most. It describes excessive competition among peers, where everyone is “in the race”, trying harder and harder. In Xiaohongshu’s workplace experience sharing, you often see statements like “The neijuan in the company is too severe. 996 has become the norm, and colleagues secretly learn new skills after work.” This can quickly strike a chord, and people will pour into the comment section to complain or exchange coping strategies.

“Bailan”: Contrary to “neijuan”, it means giving up struggling when things are too difficult or tiring and just going with the flow. When you don’t feel like going out for social activities on the weekend and just want to stay at home, watch dramas, and eat snacks, you can post “I’m bailing out today, emptying my mind. It’s so refreshing.” With some lazy home - stay photos attached, the sense of coziness is fully enhanced. Many people will like it, saying this is the ideal rest day.

“Fengweigan”: Everything can have a sense of “fengweigan”, be it makeup or the photo - taking scene. For example, “On an autumn street, with maple leaves falling, walking around in a windbreaker, every random shot is a fengweigan masterpiece.” It teaches people how to capture beautiful moments in life and create a unique style. This is a must - have term for Xiaohongshu photography and fashion bloggers.

“Nanie”: It means having good control or mastery. A fitness blogger shows off their perfect abs and captions “Core training is nailed. Discipline gives me freedom.” A food blogger makes a super - complex dessert and says “The baking steps are easily mastered. Even beginners can succeed without a hitch.” This shows confidence and professionalism, making people convinced and yearning.

“Zhongcao” / “Bacao”: These are core functional terms on Xiaohongshu. When you see a great product sharing and feel excited, you’re “zhongcaoed”. After actually buying and using it, if you think it’s good or bad, that’s a successful or failed “bacao”. For example, “I was zhongcaoed this eyeshadow by my sister. The color combination is juejuezi, and the color payoff is super high. I’ve bacaoed it, and it’s really worth it.” Such real - life experience sharing helps people avoid shopping pitfalls.

“Baozang”: It describes good products, off - the - beaten - path scenic spots, or little - known knowledge as precious as treasures. “I discovered a baozang bookstore during my weekend. It’s quiet, warm, and has a wide variety of books. I can spend a whole day there.” This kind of sharing is like opening a mysterious treasure box, making people collect it and eager to explore.

“ootd” (Outfit of the Day): A must - have for fashion bloggers. “Monday ootd, a suit set is neat and stylish. I’m the professional beauty in the workplace.” With a beautiful full - body photo attached, it provides outfit inspiration for fans. Different styles of ootd meet various scene needs.

“Shuan Q”: Derived from the English “thank you”, it implies a bit of teasing and helpless gratitude. When posting a complaint like “I’ve been waiting for the bus for half an hour and it still hasn’t come. Shuan Q, I’m going to be late again today”, it shows a little emotion in a humorous way. The comment section will be filled with empathetic consolation or funny responses.

“Jiamenmen”: Starting with “Jiamenmen” immediately creates a sense of intimacy, as if chatting with relatives and friends. For example, “Jiamenmen, I’ve been getting acne recently. Please recommend some good acne - fighting products.” People will then enthusiastically share their experiences and recommend good products, shortening the distance between each other.

 “Pofang”: It means that one’s mental defense line is broken, usually due to touching, heartbreaking, or infuriating things. When watching a public - interest video and getting teary - eyed, you might say “This is so touching. I’m pofang, jiamenmen.” When encountering something unfair and complaining, “This operation is really something. I’m pofang in an instant.” Such genuine emotions can arouse empathy.

“Ruisi bai” (respect): It expresses respect and admiration. When seeing a master’s painting as if it’s a stroke of genius, you might say “This hand - painting skill is amazing. Ruisi bai, please release a tutorial.” When an athlete wins a championship, the screen will be filled with “Ruisi bai, it’s so awesome to win glory for the country”, conveying positive and admiring energy.

“Duosun na”: It’s a homophone of “how mean”, teasing that someone has done something a bit excessive or unethical, but in a joking way. After a friend plays a prank, you can post “You’re so duosun na, you scared me.” With a funny emoji attached, the friendship remains stable.

“999”: Frequently seen in Xiaohongshu love stories, it’s not the emergency number but a homophone for “forever”, symbolizing long - lasting love. When sharing a love anniversary, like “I’ve been with him for 3 years. 999, and we’ll continue to be together in the future”, it’s full of sweetness, and fans will send their blessings.

“cpdd”: Short for “looking for a relationship, please contact me”, commonly seen in gaming and social sections. “I’m looking for teammates to play King of Glory, and also cpdd. The requirements are not high, just want to rank up together.” It starts a romantic and interesting social adventure.

“Babi Q le”: A humorous way of saying “it’s all over”. When a food fails, like “The cake is burned. Babi Q le, I have to make it again.” When a plan falls through, such as “The concert is cancelled. Babi Q, I’ve been looking forward to it for so long.” It makes the frustration seem cute.

“Haihaihai”: A self - amusing greeting, like a gust of happy wind. Starting with “Haihaihai, guys, I have something new to share today”, it’s full of energy and attracts everyone’s attention.

“emo”: It means being in a low - mood or depressed state. Posting at night “I’ve been under a lot of work pressure recently. I’m emo. Are there any sisters in the same situation?” With a lonely selfie in the moonlight, the comment section will immediately turn into a warm place for comfort and encouragement.

“Nanie zhu le”: It has a more vivid picture than “nanie”. The action of gently pinching with fingers seems to precisely grasp the desired effect or thing. When the eyeshadow transitions smoothly during makeup, you can say “This gradient effect is nailed.” With a detailed picture attached, it shows the exquisiteness.

“Geju dakai”: It encourages people to have a broader vision and a more open - minded attitude. When there’s a small friction at work, someone might comment “Don’t haggle over such small things. Geju dakai, there’s still a long way to go.” This open - minded view of life makes people think.

“Puxinnan” / “Puxinnv”: Referring to ordinary but self - confident men or women, with a bit of mockery. It often appears in emotional or complaint - type notes. For example, “I met a puxinnan during a blind date. He boasted about himself the whole time. Unbelievable.” It triggers discussions about strange blind - date experiences.

“Shuijun”: These are fake accounts hired to post positive comments and stir up the mood in the comment section. When the reviews of a beauty product are polarized, someone might question “There might be shuijun in these comments. It can’t be that amazing.” This reminds people to view product recommendations rationally.

“Shang caiyi”: When sharing skills or specialties, a heroic “Shang caiyi” is followed by wonderful performances like dancing, singing, or handicrafts. “Guys, today I’m shang caiyi, teaching you how to make a super - fairy dreamcatcher.” The DIY enthusiast is on - stage, and fans are eager to learn.

For those of us who are 25+, in this colorful world of Xiaohongshu, we use these lively and vivid internet slangs to share life, exchange ideas, and make friends. Guys, quickly collect these slangs and start your trendy Xiaohongshu journey. Maybe the next popular note will rely on them. Let’s go.

In this text, we can also note that these slangs are not only unique to Xiaohongshu but are also part of the broader Chinese internet slang landscape. Some of them might also be found on platforms like TikTok, which has its own set of popular tiktok slangs that sometimes overlap with the terms widely used on Xiaohongshu. These Xiaohongshu popular terms, or Xiaohongshu Chinese slang, are an important part of the digital language culture among the younger generation in China, facilitating communication and self - expression in the online community.