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。
词源故事 ETYMOLOGY
这个北方方言词的网络重生堪称语言奇迹。2010年南非世界杯期间，熬夜看球的中国网友用『不给力啊老湿』吐槽沉闷比赛，该句式源自《搞笑漫画日和》中文配音版——当动画角色未能达成预期效果时，这句魔性吐槽就会响起。
三个月后，《人民日报》在头版使用『江苏给力「文化强省」』标题，传统媒体与网络亚文化的这次碰撞引发核爆式传播。语言学教授邵敬敏指出：『给力的流行本质是民众对正能量的渴求，一个既保留汉字本义又充满张力的赞美词。』
典型案例：
- 小米新品发布会弹幕：『价格太给力了！』
- 抗疫报道标题：『给力！首批疫苗抵达石家庄』
- 电竞解说：『这波操作不给力啊兄弟』
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.