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[HSK 5] 流行语为什么很快过气? - Why Do Buzzwords Go Out of Style So Quickly?
13 October 2026

[HSK 5] 流行语为什么很快过气? - Why Do Buzzwords Go Out of Style So Quickly?

Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語リスニング

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Liu Na and Junxi discuss how buzzwords spread quickly, but also quickly become overused and get replaced by new memes.

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《English Translation》

刘娜: Junxi, have you noticed? Some internet buzzwords are popular for a few months and then no one uses them anymore.
俊熙: Yes! It feels like they have a 'shelf life.' Once they expire, using them feels a bit awkward.
刘娜: Why does that happen?
俊熙: They spread too fast. Everyone jumps on the trend, and people get tired of them quickly.
刘娜: Right, and new memes keep appearing, so the old ones get replaced.
俊熙: Also, when words are used too much in ads and marketing, they become boring.
刘娜: As a blogger, how do you use buzzwords naturally?
俊熙: I use them sparingly and put them where they fit best, instead of using them in every sentence.
刘娜: Well said. Language is like the tide: it comes quickly and goes quickly too.
俊熙: Then let me sum it up: no matter how popular a meme is, don't force it. Using it just right is what makes it classy!