Among all the Chinese internet slang, \u201cYYDS\u201d is one of the leading ones used by the post-00s. It has high frequency and strong permeability online, which the youngsters use a lot for private messages and social media interactions. When you write \u201cYYDS\u201d on any social site, it turns you faddish, and you can quickly assimilate into the youngsters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what does \u201cYYDS\u201d really mean? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYYDS\u201d (\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e, y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen de sh\u00e9n) means something like an eternal god.<\/strong> The former two characters \u201c\u6c38\u8fdc(y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen)\u201d means forever or eternal, while the last character \u201c\u795e(sh\u00e9n)\u201d means god or something impressive. To say \u201cYYDS\u201d is similar to saying \u201cGOAT\u201d (Greatest of All Time) in English. <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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However, the rich homophones in the Chinese language might confuse people, what\u2019s more, if they put the words in PinYin acronyms. When Yang Yang, the Chinese actor, asked on his social media, his fans joked with him using all sorts of answers. For instance, Yang Yang is single (\u6768\u6768\u5355\u8eab, Y\u00e1ng y\u00e1ng d\u0101n sh\u0113n), forever single (\u6c38\u8fdc\u5355\u8eab, Y\u01d2ng yu\u01cen d\u0101n sh\u0113n) , forever a loser (\u6c38\u8fdc\u5c4c\u4e1d, Y\u01d2ng yu\u01cen di\u01ceo s\u012b). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kind of similar to how people misuse the English acronym \u201cLOL.\u201d Most of us know it means \u201claughing out loud.\u201d Still, there is this woman who mistakenly uses \u201cLOL\u201d for \u201clots of love.\u201d The worst thing is that she sent \u201cLOL\u201d to her relative whose family member had just passed away. Hmmm, awkward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, before you want to use the Chinese internet slang, make sure you know their true meaning! If you\u2019re into the Chinese language, you might as well step in early and learn basic words like thank you<\/a><\/strong>, I\u2019m sorry<\/a>, Goodbye<\/a>. <\/strong>Perhaps one day, people will call you YYDS for your fantastic Chinese language skill! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where does YYDS originate from?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The origin of \u201cYYDS\u201d is from the well-known eSports player Shiny Ruo. He shouted \u201cUzi, YYDS!\u201d to his idol Uzi, a retired eSports player in League of Legends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the power of the internet and their learning ability, gen Z quickly adopted this word and used it in daily conversation. They use \u201cYYDS\u201d on their chat tools and social media like Wechat and Weibo. You can even see people commenting \u201cYYDS\u201d on Bilibili\u2019s bullet screen (the live commenting section of a Chinese video website, which is equivalent to Youtube). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use YYDS in sentences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
People usually use \u201cYYDS\u201d to describe someone or something awesome. The fans also use the phrase to praise their idols or to define something they like. <\/strong>For instance, you ate Haidilao hotpot, and it\u2019s so delicious, you can write \u201cHaidilao YYDS!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Or, if you see your idol going on stage for a live performance, you can shout \u201cXXX YYDS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(But we usually say \u201c\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e (y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen de sh\u00e9n)\u201d orally, rather than spelling the abbreviation directly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To better relate, see how we say it in English slang. If I am a great fan of Michael Jordan, I say, \u201cMichael is GOAT! The greatest of all time!\u201d. Likewise, I can tell my friend, \u201cMichael, YYDS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes the Chinese Internet Slang so popular?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Slang is the localization way of how people express their thoughts and concepts. It is an unofficial form of language to ease communication, and it serves social purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In China, netizens often use Chinese internet slang to sound cool, show independence, and create a sense of belonging with their peers. It makes them feel extraordinary and somehow revolutionary by developing their own identities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Undeniably, Chinese internet slang is exciting and rewarding to learn, and it is an excellent way to fit in with the Chinese culture. The wide range of Chinese internet slang is evolving fast, and these words are disseminating quickly. In fact, it has triggered controversy feeling in others, as some find these words unnecessary and perplexing. Still, we could not deny that these youngsters have made it a trend, and people adopt these words in their daily communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In short, \u201cYYDS\u201d (\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e, y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen de sh\u00e9n) has the means of an eternal god. The post-00s use \u201cYYDS\u201d to mention their idol or something they like. Next time you text your Chinese friend in Mainland, you can try talking about your idol by using \u201cYYDS\u201d, like \u201cIronman, YYDS!\u201d You might amaze the native speakers with your cultural awareness and authenticity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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