Sending “666” is like praising someone for being awesome.
4. 第一种……,第二种则……
Meaning: the first type..., whereas the second type...
Usage & Context: Use this to classify two situations. 则 marks a contrast or shift to the second case, making the comparison sound clearer and more formal.
第一种是跟朋友开玩笑时使用,第二种则带有一定的讽刺意味。
Dì yī zhǒng shì gēn péngyou kāi wánxiào shí shǐyòng, dì èr zhǒng zé dài yǒu yídìng de fěngcì yìwèi.
The first type is used when joking with friends, whereas the second carries a certain sarcastic meaning.
第一种适合朋友聊天,第二种则适合表达不满。
Dì yī zhǒng shìhé péngyou liáotiān, dì èr zhǒng zé shìhé biǎodá bùmǎn.
The first type is suitable for chatting with friends, whereas the second is suitable for expressing dissatisfaction.
5. 除了……,也……
Meaning: besides..., also...
Usage & Context: Use this to add another example or category after introducing one example.
除了微信,小红书也有自己独特的表情包体系。
Chúle Wēixìn, Xiǎohóngshū yě yǒu zìjǐ dútè de biǎoqíngbāo tǐxì.
Besides WeChat, Xiaohongshu also has its own unique sticker system.
除了文字,表情包也能表达复杂的情绪。
Chúle wénzì, biǎoqíngbāo yě néng biǎodá fùzá de qíngxù.
Besides words, stickers can also express complex emotions.
6. 由于……,所以……
Meaning: because..., therefore...
Usage & Context: Use this to explain a cause and result, especially for cultural or linguistic reasons.
由于“小红薯”和“小红书”的发音十分接近,所以它的形象是一只小红薯。
Yóuyú “Xiǎohóngshǔ” hé “Xiǎohóngshū” de fāyīn shífēn jiējìn, suǒyǐ tā de xíngxiàng shì yì zhī xiǎo hóngshǔ.
Because “little sweet potato” and “Xiaohongshu” sound very similar, its image is a little sweet potato.
由于语境不同,所以同一个表情可能有不同含义。
Yóuyú yǔjìng bùtóng, suǒyǐ tóng yí ge biǎoqíng kěnéng yǒu bùtóng hányì.
Because the context is different, the same emoji may have different meanings.
7. 既……又……
Meaning: both...and...
Usage & Context: Use this to connect two qualities, often with a positive or descriptive tone.
小红薯的形象既生动又有趣。
Xiǎo hóngshǔ de xíngxiàng jì shēngdòng yòu yǒuqù.
The little sweet potato image is both vivid and interesting.
这个表情既可爱又有一点讽刺。
Zhège biǎoqíng jì kěài yòu yǒu yìdiǎn fěngcì.
This emoji is both cute and a little sarcastic.
8. ……已经成为……中不可或缺的一部分
Meaning: ...has become an indispensable part of...
Usage & Context: Use this to explain that something is now very important in a specific scene, field, or daily context.
表情包已经成为网络交流中不可或缺的一部分。
Biǎoqíngbāo yǐjīng chéngwéi wǎngluò jiāoliú zhōng bùkě huòquē de yí bùfen.
Stickers have become an indispensable part of online communication.
手机已经成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分。
Shǒujī yǐjīng chéngwéi wǒmen shēnghuó zhōng bùkě huòquē de yí bùfen.
Phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.
9. 折射出……
Meaning: reflect; reveal...
Usage & Context: Use this for abstract discussion about what a small detail shows about culture or society.
表情包折射出不同的网络文化。
Biǎoqíngbāo zhéshè chū bùtóng de wǎngluò wénhuà.
Stickers reflect different internet cultures.
一个表情的用法也能折射出年轻人的交流方式。
Yí ge biǎoqíng de yòngfǎ yě néng zhéshè chū niánqīngrén de jiāoliú fāngshì.
The use of an emoji can also reveal how young people communicate.
Part C
生词 Vocabulary
Click a highlighted word in the reading to see pinyin, meaning, and useful collocations.
生词
Pinyin
词性
English
常用搭配
微信
Wēixìn
n.
WeChat
使用微信、微信聊天、微信表情包
独特
dútè
adj.
unique
独特的表情包、独特文化、独特含义
表情包
biǎoqíngbāo
n.
emoji/sticker pack; meme sticker
使用表情包、发表情包、微信表情包
表面上
biǎomiàn shàng
adv.
on the surface
表面上看起来、表面上差不多
熟悉
shúxī
adj./v.
familiar; be familiar with
熟悉的表情、熟悉文化、对微信很熟悉
实际上
shíjì shàng
adv.
actually; in fact
实际上不同、实际上很复杂
传达
chuándá
v.
convey; communicate
传达含义、传达情绪、传达态度
含义
hányì
n.
meaning; implication
不同的含义、真正含义、文化含义
社交媒体
shèjiāo méitǐ
n.
social media
其他社交媒体、社交媒体平台
从未
cóngwèi
adv.
never before
从未见过、从未使用过
微笑
wēixiào
n./v.
smile
微笑表情、发微笑、一个微笑
仔细观察
zǐxì guānchá
phr.
observe carefully
仔细观察表情、仔细观察语境
冷笑
lěngxiào
n./v.
cold smile; sneer
像冷笑、一种冷笑、冷笑的感觉
因此
yīncǐ
conj.
therefore; as a result
因此常常、因此误会、因此觉得
传递
chuándì
v.
pass on; convey
传递情绪、传递信息、传递态度
情绪
qíngxù
n.
emotion; mood
传递情绪、表达情绪、负面情绪
无语
wúyǔ
adj.
speechless; annoyed
我真是无语了、让人无语、很无语
愚蠢
yúchǔn
adj.
stupid; foolish
太愚蠢、愚蠢的想法
手势
shǒushì
n.
gesture
再见的手势、666的手势、做手势
字面意思
zìmiàn yìsi
n.
literal meaning
字面意思是、看字面意思
语境
yǔjìng
n.
context
微信语境、网络语境、不同语境
暗含
ànhán
v.
imply; contain indirectly
暗含意思、暗含态度、暗含不满
甚至
shènzhì
adv.
even
甚至是、甚至会、甚至觉得
或许
huòxǔ
adv.
perhaps; maybe
或许会、或许觉得、或许不懂
一时之间
yìshí zhījiān
phr.
for a moment; at first
一时之间不知道、一时之间很困惑
网络文化
wǎngluò wénhuà
n.
internet culture
中文网络文化、网络文化差异
厉害
lìhai
adj.
awesome; impressive
很厉害、非常厉害、厉害的人
牛
niú
adj.
awesome; cool
非常牛、太牛了、很牛
代表
dàibiǎo
v.
represent; stand for
代表评价、代表意思、代表态度
正面评价
zhèngmiàn píngjià
n.
positive evaluation
一种正面评价、给出正面评价
常见
chángjiàn
adj.
common
常见表情、常见用法、很常见
吃瓜
chīguā
phr.
watch drama/gossip from the sidelines
吃瓜群众、在线吃瓜、吃瓜表情
网络流行语
wǎngluò liúxíngyǔ
n.
internet slang
成为网络流行语、常用网络流行语
看热闹
kàn rènào
phr.
watch the fun/drama
看热闹、喜欢看热闹、在线看热闹
八卦
bāguà
n./v.
gossip
听八卦、聊八卦、娱乐八卦
狗头
gǒutóu
n.
dog-head emoji/sticker
狗头表情、加狗头、发狗头
千万不要
qiānwàn búyào
phr.
definitely do not
千万不要乱用、千万不要误会
随意
suíyì
adv./adj.
casually; at will
随意使用、随意开玩笑、不要太随意
通常
tōngcháng
adv.
usually
通常有、通常表示、通常使用
相当于
xiāngdāng yú
phr.
equivalent to; similar to
相当于一句话、相当于提醒
随口一说
suíkǒu yì shuō
phr.
say casually; offhand comment
只是随口一说、别当真只是随口一说
讽刺
fěngcì
n./v.
satire; mock; sarcastic
带有讽刺、讽刺意味、表达讽刺
调侃
tiáokǎn
v.
tease; joke about
调侃朋友、表达调侃、互相调侃
嘲笑
cháoxiào
v.
mock; laugh at
表达嘲笑、嘲笑别人、被嘲笑
体系
tǐxì
n.
system
表情包体系、文化体系、独特体系
由于
yóuyú
prep./conj.
because of; due to
由于发音接近、由于文化差异
发音
fāyīn
n./v.
pronunciation; pronounce
发音接近、中文发音、练习发音
接近
jiējìn
adj./v.
close; similar
发音接近、意思接近、非常接近
形象
xíngxiàng
n.
image; visual character
小红薯形象、品牌形象、可爱形象
普通
pǔtōng
adj.
ordinary; common
普通圆脸、普通表情、很普通
生动
shēngdòng
adj.
vivid; lively
既生动又有趣、生动形象
有趣
yǒuqù
adj.
interesting
很有趣、既生动又有趣、有趣的表情
网络交流
wǎngluò jiāoliú
n.
online communication
网络交流中、影响网络交流
折射出
zhéshè chū
v.
reflect; reveal
折射出文化、折射出态度
Part D
课堂互动问题 Discussion
Choose some of these questions for class discussion; the rest can be used as after-class homework.
个人经历 Personal Experience
1. 你平时最常用哪些表情包?你会在什么情况下使用它们?
2. 你有没有因为表情包的意思不同而误会别人,或者被别人误会?
3. 你觉得“微笑”“再见”“狗头”这些表情适合发给老师或长辈吗?为什么?
4. 如果你要向外国朋友解释一个中文表情包,你会选哪一个?
文化比较 Culture Comparison
1. 微信表情包和你常用的社交媒体表情有什么不同?
2. 为什么同一个表情在不同文化里可能有不同含义?
3. “吃瓜”“666”“狗头”反映了哪些中文网络文化?
4. 表情包会让沟通更清楚,还是更容易产生误会?为什么?
真实任务 Real Task
Choose three emojis or stickers from any app. Explain their literal meaning, hidden meaning, and best context for use.
Part E
本课重点总结 Key Takeaways
Use this checklist as a quick self-test: choose ✅ if you understand the phrase/expression and can describe or discuss related ideas; choose ❌ if you need more review.