REAL INTERNET CHINESE
I go
a mild exclamation of surprise, the softened everyday version of stronger curses
- 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
Say it when news catches you off guard but grandma is in the room, or you want to react without swearing. Light, quick, safe for most company though still casual.
Hear it in the wild
Wǒ qù, zhè yě tài qiǎo le ba!
No way, what a coincidence!
Wǒ qù, fángjià yòu zhǎng le.
Geez, housing prices went up again.
Quick answers
What does 我去 mean?
a mild exclamation of surprise, the softened everyday version of stronger curses
When do people say 我去?
Say it when news catches you off guard but grandma is in the room, or you want to react without swearing. Light, quick, safe for most company though still casual.
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