mou6 pou5冒泡
Jyutpingmou6 pou5
Yalemouh póuh
Definition
To bubble up, or to show up and post in an online forum after a long period of lurking.
- to bubble; to produce bubbles
- slangto show up, participate, or post on an online forum after lurking
slangcommunicationtechnology
How it's used
Originating from mainland internet culture, this term is now widely understood by younger generations in Hong Kong. It describes the act of someone who has been inactive or lurking in an online community suddenly posting a message. It carries a playful tone, as if the person is a bubble rising to the surface of the water.
Examples
You haven't shown up in the group chat for a long time.
He usually lurks, but he finally decided to show up today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly internet slang. It is also specific to online environments and should not be used to describe someone physically appearing in person.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
