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吃瓜 chī guā: Why Chinese People “Eat Melons” During Drama
Ever heard Chinese people say 吃瓜 (chī guā) when drama breaks out online? Literally, it means “eat melon” — but in Chinese internet culture, this phrase says so much more.
In this episode of TrendyChinese 舌尖上的中文, we unpack one of the most iconic Chinese slang expressions: 吃瓜. From celebrity gossip and social media scandals to Silicon Valley drama and everyday group chats, 吃瓜 captures that very human moment when everyone stops, watches, and quietly waits for the next update.
You’ll learn what 吃瓜 means, how it connects to 八卦, why Chinese people use watermelon instead of popcorn, and how the…
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