Do Chinese people have a word or phrase for when someone doesn't look like their online pictures like catfishing?
The Chinese equivalent to the English term "catfishing" is 照骗 (zhàopiàn), which literally translates to "photo cheat". The term came into popular usage in the early 2010s as social media and online dating became prevalent in China. 照骗 typically refers to cases where someone uses heavily edited or filtered photos to present a more flattering version of themselves online, often leading to disappointment or deception when met in person.
Using 照骗 can be a way to call out someone for misrepresenting their appearance online, but it can also be used as a playful way to acknowledge the difference between someone's online and in-person appearance.
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- What is the English term for the Chinese phrase 照骗? Catfishing
- When did the term 照骗 become popular in China? Early 2010s
- What is the literal translation of 照骗? Photo cheat
- Can the term 照骗 also be used jokingly? Yes
- Is 照骗 a serious problem in online dating? Yes
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