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狗血
gǒuxiě
Description
这个词现在常用来说电视剧或故事的情节太夸张、太老套，让人觉得不真实。
This word is now commonly used to describe TV dramas or stories with plots that are too exaggerated or clichéd, making them feel unrealistic.
Meanings
狗血gǒuxiě
(of plot) overly dramatic, clichéd, melodramatic
这部电视剧的剧情太狗血了。
The plot of this TV drama is too melodramatic.
狗血gǒuxiě
dog's blood (literal meaning)
古时候有人用狗血来做仪式。
In ancient times, people used dog blood for rituals.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 狗 (dog) + 血 (blood); slang sense comes from the phrase 狗血淋头.
- Nuance
colloquial internet slang, usually negative, describing absurdly cliché or exaggerated storylines.
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