ASMR
The term ASMR is the Chinese way to say asmr, using the English initialism.
In Chinese, the English loanword ASMR is used to refer to autonomous sensory meridian response. The English loanword ASMR is commonly used in informal conversations.
Meaning: initialism of autonomous sensory meridian response (noun)
Did you know?
- In Chinese online communities, you might see the term 颅内高潮 (lúnèi gāocháo) used to describe the sensation. It translates literally to 'intracranial orgasm'.
- Chinese platforms like Bilibili have a massive subculture of 'ear cleaning' ASMR, reflecting a traditional Chinese custom of ear picking for relaxation.
- In Chinese digital culture, ASMR is often grouped under the broader 'healing' category, known as 治愈系 (zhìyù xì), which describes content meant to soothe the soul.
Examples in context
- 敲击声Tapping
- 沙沙声Crinkling
- 咀嚼声Eating sounds
- 翻书声Page turning
- 他在听ASMR。Tā zài tīng ASMR.He is listening to ASMR.
- 这个ASMR视频很解压。Zhège ASMR shìpín hěn jiěyā.This ASMR video is very stress-relieving.
- 我不喜欢听ASMR。Wǒ bù xǐhuān tīng ASMR.I don't like listening to ASMR.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about how to relax.
- 佳怡 Jiayi志强，你最近压力很大吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ zuìjìn yālì hěn dà ma?Zhiqiang, have you been under a lot of stress lately?
- 志强 Zhiqiang是的，我很难入睡。Shì de, wǒ hěn nán rùshuì.Yes, I'm having a hard time falling asleep.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你可以试试听 ASMR。Nǐ kěyǐ shìshì tīng ASMR.You could try listening to ASMR.
- 志强 Zhiqiang好主意，我今晚就试试。Hǎo zhǔyì, wǒ jīnwǎn jiù shìshì.Good idea, I'll try it tonight.
