Common Online Abbreviations

A guide to frequently used internet abbreviations and acronyms

常用网络缩写指南

In online communication, abbreviations and acronyms are frequently used to express ideas quickly and efficiently.

在网络交流中，人们经常使用缩写和首字母缩略词来快速有效地表达想法。

Understanding these abbreviations can help you better participate in English online communities and conversations.

了解这些缩写可以帮助您更好地参与英语网络社区和对话。

Common Online Abbreviations by Category

常用网络缩写分类

Daily Communication

日常交流

LOL
Laughing Out Loud
Used to indicate something is funny
表示很好笑，大声笑
BRB
Be Right Back
Indicates you'll return shortly
表示马上回来
IDK
I Don't Know
Expresses uncertainty
表示不知道
IMO/IMHO
In My Opinion / In My Humble Opinion
Used to preface a personal opinion
表示个人观点/谦逊地表达个人观点

Emotional Expressions

情感表达

OMG
Oh My God
Expresses surprise or shock
表示惊讶或震惊
SMH
Shaking My Head
Shows disappointment or disbelief
表示失望或难以置信
FOMO
Fear Of Missing Out
Anxiety about missing interesting events
担心错过有趣的事情
TBH
To Be Honest
Used when expressing honest opinion
表示说实话

Work & Study

工作与学习

ASAP
As Soon As Possible
Indicates urgency
表示尽快
FYI
For Your Information
Used when sharing information
表示供你参考
TBA
To Be Announced
Information will be shared later
表示待公布
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
Expected arrival time
表示预计到达时间

Social Media

社交媒体

DM
Direct Message
Private message on social media
表示社交媒体上的私信
AMA
Ask Me Anything
Invitation to ask any questions
表示可以问任何问题
TBT
Throwback Thursday
Posting old photos on Thursday
表示周四发布旧照片
IRL
In Real Life
Referring to offline reality
表示现实生活中

Internet Slang

网络俚语

TL;DR
Too Long; Didn't Read
Summary for a long text
表示文章太长没看，求摘要
ICYMI
In Case You Missed It
Sharing something you might have missed
表示以防你错过了
NSFW
Not Safe For Work
Content inappropriate for work
表示内容不适合在工作场所观看
TIL
Today I Learned
Sharing something new you learned
表示今天学到了

Gaming & Entertainment

游戏与娱乐

GG
Good Game
Polite expression after a game
表示游戏结束后礼貌用语
AFK
Away From Keyboard
Temporarily not at computer
表示暂时离开键盘
GLHF
Good Luck Have Fun
Wishing luck and fun in games
表示祝你好运，玩得开心
OP
Overpowered
Something too strong in games
表示游戏中的东西太强了

Practical Examples of Online Abbreviations

网络缩写实际应用示例

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John Smith @johnsmith · 2h
OMG that movie was hilarious! LOL 😂
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Emma Stone @emmastone · 4h
BRB, need to grab a quick bite. TTYL!
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MJ
Mike Johnson @mikej · 5h
IDK what to do this weekend. Any suggestions?
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SG
Sarah Green @sarahg · 6h
TIL that honey never spoils. FYI for anyone who didn't know!
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