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

HSK 5
Zhèjiā wǎnghóng cāntīng měitiān dōu yào páiduì.
This viral restaurant has lines every day.
HSK 7-9
Tā shì yīgè měi zhuāng wǎnghóng, yǒu jǐbǎiwàn fěnsī.
She's a beauty influencer with millions of followers.

Tips

usage
网红 can be a noun (influencer) or adjective (viral/trending). 网红店 = viral shop, 网红打卡地 = 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

wǎng
hóng