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HSK 3 Chinese Chinese Slang Explained

Hiding From Hello at Parties

社恐

Shè kǒng

1:11 min video · 3 sentences · 4 key words

Transcript with pinyin and English

Click a line to hear it, or loop it to shadow it.
  1. 社恐Shè kǒngSocially anxious, or just hates socialising
  2. 0:30
  3. 0:34

About this lesson

Short for 社交恐惧症 (social anxiety disorder). Online it is a casual, self-mocking label for feeling awkward around people. It is not political, vulgar or a slur.

How to practise

  1. Listen to the phrase slowly, then at natural speed, and say it both ways.
  2. Shadow the example line in the pause, with the phrase in it.
  3. Write your own sentence with it in the comments.

Key words 生词

ChinesePinyinEnglishLevel
社恐Shè kǒngSocially anxious, or just hates socialising
聚会jùhuìparty, gatheringHSK 4
公司gōngsīcompanyHSK 2
真的zhēndereallyHSK 1

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