绝绝子
jué jué zǐ
In English
iconic / a disaster (and a bit cringe either way)
What does 绝绝子 mean?
绝绝子 (jué jué zǐ) is a gen-z Chinese slang term that literally means "absolute-absolute-zi (子 = cutesy suffix)". An over-the-top "amazing!" (or, sarcastically, "awful"). The 子 baby-talk suffix is now widely mocked. In English, it's closest to "iconic / a disaster (and a bit cringe either way)".
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绝绝子, jué jué zǐ, means amazing — or, sarcastically, an absolute disaster. The cutesy 子 ending is the whole vibe. 这个奶茶也太好喝了，绝绝子. It was the word of the year once. Now? Using it earnestly might get you gently mocked.
Example
这个奶茶也太好喝了，绝绝子！
Zhège nǎichá yě tài hǎo hē le, jué jué zǐ!
This milk tea is way too good — iconic!
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Where 绝绝子 comes from
Popularized on talent shows and beauty vlogs around 2020. The cutesy 子 suffix made it a prime parody target; using it sincerely now feels cringe.
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