HSK 3 Chinese Chinese Slang Explained
Hiding From Hello at Parties
社恐
Shè kǒng
1:11 min video · 3 sentences · 4 key words
Transcript with pinyin and English
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- 社恐Shè kǒngSocially anxious, or just hates socialising
- 阿明 明天公司聚会，你去吗？Míngtiān gōngsī jùhuì, nǐ qù ma?There is a company party tomorrow. Are you going?
- 小丽 我不想去，我真的很社恐。Wǒ bù xiǎng qù, wǒ zhēnde hěn shè kǒng.I do not want to go. I am really socially anxious.
About this lesson
Short for 社交恐惧症 (social anxiety disorder). Online it is a casual, self-mocking label for feeling awkward around people. It is not political, vulgar or a slur.
How to practise
- Listen to the phrase slowly, then at natural speed, and say it both ways.
- Shadow the example line in the pause, with the phrase in it.
- Write your own sentence with it in the comments.
Key words 生词
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 社恐 | Shè kǒng | Socially anxious, or just hates socialising | |
| 聚会 | jùhuì | party, gathering | HSK 4 |
| 公司 | gōngsī | company | HSK 2 |
| 真的 | zhēnde | really | HSK 1 |
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