REAL INTERNET CHINESE
the initials of sui ran dan shi, although, but
even so, but, typed right before you disagree with what you just said
- 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?
- Typed, not spoken People type this. Saying it out loud sounds like a joke.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Type it to soften a turn, the plan is nice, srds it will never work. It cushions the blow of a correction. Typed only, spoken aloud it is nonsense syllables.
Hear it in the wild
Xiǎngfǎ hěn hǎo, srds shíxiàn bù liǎo.
Nice idea, but honestly it can't be done.
Srds, wǒ háishì bù tóngyì.
That said, I still disagree.
Quick answers
What does srds mean?
even so, but, typed right before you disagree with what you just said
When do people say srds?
Type it to soften a turn, the plan is nice, srds it will never work. It cushions the blow of a correction. Typed only, spoken aloud it is nonsense syllables.
When should you not say srds?
It hedges a disagreement, fine among peers. In formal writing or serious feedback, spell out your point like an adult instead.
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