蹭热度

蹭熱度
cèngrèdù
verb

Meanings

  1. 1 to ride the hype
  2. 2 to piggyback on a trending topic
  3. 3 to clout-chase

Examples

Tā fā zhè tiáo Wēibó jiùshì zài cèngrèdù.
He posted this on Weibo just to ride the hype.
Hěnduō pǐnpái dōu xiǎng cèng zhège huàtí de rèdù.
Many brands want to piggyback on this topic's popularity.

Tips

usage
Almost always negative — implies someone is exploiting a trending topic for attention without adding real value. literally means 'to rub against/freeload.'
culture
Common accusation against influencers, brands, or minor celebrities who post about trending events just for clicks and followers.

Stroke Order

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