网红

網紅
wǎnghóng
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 internet celebrity
  2. 2 influencer
  3. 3 viral (of a product or place)

Examples

Tā shì yīgè měi zhuāng wǎnghóng, yǒu jǐbǎiwàn fěnsī.
She's a beauty influencer with millions of followers.
Zhèjiā wǎnghóng cāntīng měitiān dōu yào páiduì.
This viral restaurant has lines every day.

Tips

usage
网红 can be a noun (influencer) or adjective (viral/trending). 网红店 = viral shop, 网红打卡 = instagrammable spot. Can be slightly dismissive, implying style over substance.
culture
China's influencer economy is massive — top 网红 earn more than movie stars. Platforms like Douyin (TikTok), Xiaohongshu, and Kuaishou are the main stages.

Stroke Order

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