二百五
释义 DEFINITION
基本含义：
- 字面指数字250
- 古代银两单位（二百五十两）
现代网络语境：
- 形容人愚蠢/做事莽撞（使用率90%）
- 带有戏谑性质的调侃（常见于朋友互嘲）
使用场景：当某人做出缺乏常识的行为时，朋友间会说"你个二百五"，既表达责备又带有亲昵意味。
词源故事 ETYMOLOGY
这个骂人用语的起源可以追溯到战国时期。据《史记》记载，齐国使臣苏秦被刺杀后，齐王悬赏千两黄金缉凶。四个嫌疑人各 claiming 自己杀了苏秦，齐王怒道："真凶只能有一个，你们四个二百五（每人分250两）！" 遂将四人处决。
现代用法的流行始于1990年代香港赌片。在电影《赌神》中，周润发用"二百五"形容不会算牌的对手，该场景成为经典梗。2015年贴吧用户@键盘侠老张 发布《当代二百五行为图鉴》，列举了包括"用微波炉加热鸡蛋"等愚蠢行为，获得300万+转发。
典型例句：
- "考试前夜通宵打游戏？你个二百五！"（微信聊天记录）
- "试图用磁铁找5G信号？这操作真·二百五"（微博热评）
DEFINITION
Core Meaning:
- Literally means the number 250
- Historical silver measurement unit (250 taels)
Internet Culture Usage:
- Describes someone acting foolish/reckless (primary modern usage)
- Often used jokingly between friends
Cultural Context: Similar to calling someone a "knucklehead" in English, but rooted in Chinese historical references. The term originates from ancient currency units, where 250 taels was considered an incomplete/unlucky amount.
ETYMOLOGY
The term's origins trace back to the Warring States period (475-221 BCE). According to Records of the Grand Historian, after the assassination of diplomat Su Qin, the King of Qi offered 1000 gold taels for the killer. Four men falsely claimed responsibility, prompting the king to declare: "There can only be one killer. You're all èr bǎi wǔ!" (awarding each 250 taels) before executing them.
Modern popularity surged through 1990s Hong Kong gambling films. In God of Gamblers, Chow Yun-fat's character uses the term to mock opponents who can't count cards, creating an iconic meme. In 2015, a Baidu user @KeyboardWarriorLaoZhang posted The Contemporary Airhead Handbook listing dumb behaviors like "microwaving eggs," garnering 3M+ shares.
Usage Examples:
- "All-night gaming before finals? You total airhead!" (WeChat chatlog)
- "Using magnets to detect 5G? Peak èr bǎi wǔ behavior" (Weibo comment)