666
Term: 六六六 (liù liù liù)
Definition:
六六六 (liù liù liù), pronounced as “liu liu liu,” is a slang term popular in Chinese internet culture, particularly among meme enthusiasts. It originates from the numeric sequence “666,” which in Chinese, when pronounced “liù liù liù,” sounds similar to the English phrase “smooth sailing” (顺顺利利, shùn shùn lì lì). However, in online contexts, 六六六 has evolved to convey a sense of awe, admiration, or approval, similar to saying “cool” or “awesome” in English.
In meme culture, 六六六 can be used to express approval or excitement towards something funny, interesting, or impressive. It’s often employed in social media comments, chat conversations, or captions accompanying humorous images or videos.
Example Usage:
- 我刚看了那个搞笑视频，太六六六了！ (Wǒ gāng kànle nàge gǎoxiào shìpín, tài liù liù liù le!) Translation: I just watched that funny video, it’s so 六六六!
- 这个段子太六六六了，笑死我了！ (Zhège duànzi tài liù liù liù le, xiào sǐ wǒ le!) Translation: This joke is so 六六六, it cracked me up!
- 他的新头像太六六六了，真是有创意！ (Tā de xīn tóuxiàng tài liù liù liù le, zhēnshi yǒu chuàngyì!) Translation: His new profile picture is so 六六六, really creative!
