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Slang and Lingo Dominating Taiwan in 2023: A Trendy Lexicon

Hi my friend! The trendy lingo from Taiwan is all the rage, adding a splash of excitement to your life. In 2023, Taiwan has sparked a wave of slang that's chic and fun. Let's take a peek into these stylish and amusing internet expressions!


First, let's delve into some of this year's most popular slang.  (kēng guī) is a new term favored by Taiwanese youth, meaning to suddenly cancel or postpone a date or event, leaving the other person disappointed.  (dā gēn) is used to describe someone helpful and friendly, a term of endearment for friends.


Moreover,  (jī chài) refers to something being extremely bad or messed up, vividly illustrating a negative situation. There's also a new spin on ," a phrase for being at a loss for words, now called (wú dān yǐ duì), used to describe awkward or difficult-to-answer situations.


In addition to these new slang terms, Taiwan's internet language is brimming with creativity and humor. People love using  (zhì zhàng) to describe irrational or absurd things, not to offend, but to express bewilderment. There's also  (zhì zhàng yī miǎo) for describing a split-second, irrational event.


These slangs aren't just a change in language; they reflect Taiwanese youth culture. Through these unique words, we get a glimpse into the mindset and lifestyle of young people, bringing us closer to their world.


In conclusion, this 2023 compilation of Taiwanese slang offers a deep understanding of this vibrant, creative, and humorous culture. Whether you're in Taiwan or miles away, these slangs will make your experience more enjoyable and help you understand Taiwan's trendy culture. Dive in and become part of the trend!



   - *English*This reason is so unscientific.

   - *Pinyin*Zhè ge lǐyóu tài bù kēxué le.


   - *English*Stop talking nonsense, don't let others think you're retarded.

   - *Pinyin*Bié zài luàn shuō le, bié ràng rén yǐwéi nǐ zhìzhàng.


   - *English*This joke is really toxic, it's making me laugh uncontrollably.

   - *Pinyin*Zhè ge xiàohuà jiǎnzhí yǒudú, xiào dào wǒ bù xíng.


   - *English*Everyone is praising his new song excessively, they can't stop.

   - *Pinyin*Dàjiā dōu duì tā de xīn gē kuáng pēn, zàn bù jué kǒu.


   - *English*This dish is so delicious, praise!

   - *Pinyin*Zhè dào cài zhēn de tài hào chī le, zàn zàn!


   - *English*Whatever, I don't care.

   - *Pinyin*Nǐ suíbiàn la, wǒ wúsuǒwèi.


   - *English*This report is a mess.

   - *Pinyin*Zhè fèn bàogào xiě de zhēn shì mǔtāng.


   - *English*He got criticized right after expressing his opinion.

   - *Pinyin*Tā fābiǎo yìjiàn hòu mǎshàng bèi dǎ zhuāng le.


   - *English*Don't talk nonsense; things are not as you think.

   - *Pinyin*Bié luàn jiǎng, shìqíng bìng fēi nǐ xiǎng de nà yàng.


    - *English*Stop pretending; get up and help.

    - *Pinyin*Bié zhuāng sǐ le, kuài qǐlai bāngmáng.


    - *English*Please, pretty please, can you do me a favor?

    - *Pinyin*Bàituō bàituō, bāng wǒ ge máng hǎo ma?


    - *English*This outfit is blinding, really attractive.

    - *Pinyin*Zhè jiàn yīfu liàng xiá yǎn, zhēn de hěn xīyǐnrén.


    - *English*That joke made me burst out laughing; it's so hilarious.

    - *Pinyin*Nà ge xiàohuà xiào sǐ wǒ le, tài hǎo xiào le.


    - *English*What happened today made me break down.

    - *Pinyin*Jīntiān de shìqing ràng wǒ bēng kuì le.


    - *English*He's a homebody; he likes staying at home.

    - *Pinyin*Tā shì ge zhái zhái, xǐhuan dāi zài jiā lǐ.


    - *English*This kind of unfairness makes me furious.

    - *Pinyin*Zhè zhǒng bù gōngpíng de shìqing ràng wǒ chāo bào qì.


   - *English*She almost fainted upon hearing this news.

   - *Pinyin*Tīng dào zhè ge xiāoxi ràng tā chàdiǎn er yūn dǎo.


   - *English*The computer has an issue; it needs reformatting.

   - *Pinyin*Diànnǎo chū wèntí le, xūyào chóng guàn xìtǒng.


   - *English*This joke is too complicated; I won't explain.

   - *Pinyin*Zhè ge xiàohuà tài fùzá, wǒ bù jiěshì le.


   - *English*His talent really shines and impresses people.

   - *Pinyin*Tā de cáihuá zhēn de ràng rén juédé liàng le.




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