uwu
uwu is a Chinese phrase.
Did you know?
- While uwu looks like a face, in Chinese internet slang it is often used as a shorthand for 'wo wu wo', a stylized way of mimicking a crying or whining sound.
- The essence of uwu in China is often captured by the single character meng (萌), which can also mean 'to sprout' or 'to bud' in a botanical context.
- Unlike English speakers who use uwu to denote a 'cute' face, some Chinese users use it specifically to signal that they are acting 'spoiled' or seeking attention.
Examples in context
- 你的宠物好萌啊！(Nǐ de chǒng wù hǎo méng a!)Your pet is so adorable!
- 这个表情 uwu，太可爱了！Zhège biǎoqíng uwu, tài kě'ài le!This uwu expression is so cute!
Example conversation
Two friends are texting about a cute animal video.
- 伟 Wei你看这个小猫，太萌了！nǐ kàn zhè ge xiǎo māo, tài méng le!Look at this kitten, it's so cute!
- 梓涵 Zihanuwu，我的心都化了。uwu, wǒ de xīn dōu huà le.Uwu, my heart is melting.
- 伟 Wei我也想养一只 uwu。wǒ yě xiǎng yǎng yī zhī uwu.I want to have one too uwu.
- 梓涵 Zihan梓涵也想养一只！zǐhán yě xiǎng yǎng yī zhī!Zihan wants one too!
