绝了，女王
jué le, nǚwáng
The English phrase "slay queen" can be translated into Chinese as 绝了，女王 (jué le, nǚwáng).
How do you pronounce it?
jué le, nǚwáng
Did you know?
- The term 绝了 (jué le) originally comes from the word for 'absolute' or 'extreme', but in modern slang, it can be used as a double-edged sword to mean either 'amazing' or 'totally terrible' depending on the context.
- In modern Chinese internet slang, the concept of 'slaying' is often expressed through the word 飒, which describes a woman who is cool, sharp and independent.
- The character 绝 in 绝了 originally meant to cut off or sever, evolving from a physical action to a description of something reaching an extreme limit.
Example conversation
Haoran is complimenting Yuting's new dress at a party.
- 浩然 Haoran雨婷，你的裙子绝了，女王！Yǔtíng, nǐ de qún zi jué le, nǚ wáng!Yuting, your dress is slaying, queen!
- 雨婷 Yuting谢谢！你也很帅。xiè xie! nǐ yě hěn shuài.Thanks! You look very handsome too.
- 浩然 Haoran今天你就是全场最亮眼的。jīn tiān nǐ jiù shì quán chǎng zuì liàng yǎn de.You are definitely the standout here today.
- 雨婷 Yuting你太会夸人了。nǐ tài huì kuā rén le.You're too good at giving compliments.
