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the underworld
creepy, cursed, or so badly made it feels like it came from hell
- 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 about horror game design, a hideous mascot, a midnight filter that makes everyone look dead. Mock horror, often fond of the badness.
Hear it in the wild
Zhège lǜjìng tài yīnjiān le.
This filter is straight up cursed.
Yīnjiān pèisè, kàn de wǒ nánshòu.
An underworld color scheme, hurts to look at.
Quick answers
What does 阴间 mean?
creepy, cursed, or so badly made it feels like it came from hell
When do people say 阴间?
Say it about horror game design, a hideous mascot, a midnight filter that makes everyone look dead. Mock horror, often fond of the badness.
When should you not say 阴间?
Calling someone's work yinjian says it is hell tier. Artists and developers will not take that as constructive feedback.
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