REAL INTERNET CHINESE
burnt, scorched
a star whose popularity has burnt out, from famous to absent from every feed
- Who can you say it to?
- Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Once on every billboard, now a comeback announcement collects 200 reposts. The word is beautifully short: hu, burnt. Fans argue 'he is not faded, he is between projects'. Used for idols, shows, even brands. Telling a fandom their favorite is hu starts a war you will lose on numbers alone.
Hear it in the wild
Tā hú le, rèsōu dōu mǎi bú dòng le.
He is burnt out, even paid trending does nothing now.
Zhè tuán zǎojiù hú le, jiù fěnsī bù zhīdào.
This group faded long ago, only the fans haven't heard.
Quick answers
What does 糊 mean?
a star whose popularity has burnt out, from famous to absent from every feed
When do people say 糊?
Once on every billboard, now a comeback announcement collects 200 reposts. The word is beautifully short: hu, burnt. Fans argue 'he is not faded, he is between projects'. Used for idols, shows, even brands. Telling a fandom their favorite is hu starts a war you will lose on numbers alone.
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