白嫖

báipiáo
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to freeload
  2. 2 to get something for free
  3. 3 to enjoy without paying

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Literally 'freeload on a prostitute.' The vulgar origin has faded — now it broadly means getting something for free that normally costs money.

Examples

Zhège ruǎnjiàn kěyǐ báipiáo ma?
Can I get this software for free?
Tā zǒngshì báipiáo biérén de huìyuán zhànghào.
He always freeloads on other people's subscription accounts.

Tips

culture
Extremely common online slang. Despite its crude origin, 白嫖 is now casual and widely used — streaming without tipping, using free trials, sharing accounts. '白嫖' (báipiáo dǎng) refers to people who never pay for content.
register
Informal/internet slang. Avoid in formal writing or polite conversation, especially with older people who may find it vulgar.

Stroke Order

bái
piáo