给力
释义 DEFINITION
基本解释：
- 字面含义：给予力量（多见于方言）
- 网络语义：形容事物超出预期的精彩/有效/带劲
使用场景：
- 积极语境（90%使用率）：『这个游戏特效太给力了』
- 消极反讽：『这网速也太不给力了吧』
该词2010年入选《人民日报》头版标题后完成语义蜕变，现多用于表达对事物的高度赞赏。
DEFINITION
Core meaning:
- Literal: To give strength (dialect origin)
- Internet slang: Something extraordinarily awesome/effective/hype
Cultural context: Comparable to how 'lit' evolved from literal 'illuminated' to mean 'amazing' in Western internet culture. Frequently used in gaming streams and social media reactions.
Usage tip: Can be both sincere praise (『This concert is GEILI!』) or sarcastic complaint (『The WiFi here is so BU GEILI』) depending on context.
ETYMOLOGY
The metamorphosis of this dialect term is a linguistic Cinderella story. During the 2010 World Cup, Chinese netizens adopted 『Bù gěilì a lǎoshī』(Not lit, teacher) from the Chinese dub of anime 『Gyagu Manga Biyori』 to critique dull matches. This phrase went viral as a meme template.
The cultural tipping point came when state-run newspaper People』s Daily headlined 『Jiangsu GEILI Cultural Powerhouse』, creating an unlikely fusion of bureaucratic language and internet slang. Linguistics scholar Shao Jingmin notes: 『GEILI』s success reflects society』s craving for positive expressions rooted in Chinese characters.』
Modern usage examples:
- Live-stream shoppers: 『This discount is GEILI!』
- Esports commentary: 『That combo was totally BU GEILI』
- Government slogans: 『GEILI policies boost rural revitalization』
Its dual usage mirrors how 『sick』 can mean both excellent and unwell in English depending on context.