xswl

Chinese Slang Meaning

An expression used to indicate that something is extremely funny, causing the speaker to laugh uncontrollably

Examples

• 这个视频太搞笑了，xswl！

  Zhège shìpín tài gǎoxiào le，xswl！

  This video is so funny, I'm laughing to death!

• 他讲的那个笑话，让我们都xswl了

  Tā jiǎng de nàgè xiàohuà，ràng wǒmen dōu xswl le

  The joke he told made us all laugh to death!

Origin

Originated from the fan circle culture. It is the abbreviation of the first letters of the pinyin for '笑死我了' (xiào sǐ wǒ le), which means 'laughing to death'. It was used to express strong amusement without directly mentioning the name of a celebrity, thus avoiding potential conflicts among fans.

Usage

Commonly used in online chats, social media comments, and live streaming platforms to express amusement and laughter. It has become a popular way to respond to funny content or situations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese internet slang, 'xswl' is often used in a light-hearted and humorous way to show appreciation for something funny. It reflects the trend of using abbreviations for quick and efficient communication online.