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洪荒之力

/hóng huāng zhī lì/
释义 DEFINITION

本义解释:源自古代文献描述天地初开时的混沌力量,最早见于《淮南子》『洪荒之世』的记载。

网络语境:2016年里约奥运会游泳选手傅园慧接受采访时说『我已经用了洪荒之力啦』,从此成为夸张表达全力以赴的幽默说法。

使用场景:现多用于戏谑性地表达(1)拼尽全力后的虚脱状态(2)超出常人的努力程度(3)带有自嘲性质的成就炫耀

词源故事 ETYMOLOGY

这个词汇的现代演绎堪称教科书级的网络语义演变案例。2015年仙侠剧《花千骨》中首次将『洪荒之力』设定为可被封印的终极力量,埋下了流行种子。

真正的转折点在2016年8月8日,游泳运动员傅园慧在央视采访中瞪圆眼睛惊呼:『我已经用了洪荒之力啦!』配合她夸张的表情,瞬间引爆全网。24小时内相关表情包转发量突破2000万次,B站鬼畜视频点击量超500万。

语言学专家指出,这个古老词汇能焕发新生,关键在于它完美适配了『丧文化』与『反鸡汤』并存的网络语境:既承认现实的艰难(需要动用创世级力量),又保持了戏谑解构的姿态(用神话比喻日常琐事)。

典型用例:
『改了三版方案客户还不满意,我真的耗尽洪荒之力了』
『早起上班需要调动洪荒之力』
游戏玩家:『这BOSS战把我洪荒之力都打空了』

值得注意的是,该词常与熊猫头、金馆长等魔性表情包结合使用,形成独特的压力表达美学。截至2023年,微博相关话题阅读量已超48亿次,证明了其持久的生命力。

synonym: primordial power

DEFINITION

Literal meaning: Refers to the primordial chaotic forces during the creation of the world in Chinese mythology.

Internet usage: Popularized by swimmer Fu Yuanhui during Rio 2016 Olympics when she exclaimed "I've used all my primordial power!" after her race, now used to humorously describe:

  • Exhaustion after giving maximum effort
  • Superhuman attempts at mundane tasks
  • Self-deprecating achievement flexing

Think of it as the Chinese equivalent of saying "I left my soul on that project" with meme flavor.

ETYMOLOGY

The reinvention of Honghuangzhili showcases brilliant linguistic evolution. The term first gained modern traction in 2015 fantasy drama The Journey of Flower, where it depicted a sealed primordial force.

The real explosion happened on August 8, 2016 when swimmer Fu Yuanhui, with bulging eyes and exaggerated expressions, told CCTV: "I've used all my primordial power already!" Her genuine reaction spawned 20M+ meme shares in 24 hours and 5M+ parody videos on Bilibili.

Linguists note its viral success stems from balancing millennial humor patterns - acknowledging life's struggles (requiring universe-creating-level effort) while maintaining self-mockery (applying mythic terms to mundane tasks).

Modern usage examples:
"Client rejected 3 proposals? My primordial power reserves are depleted."
"Commuting to work demands awakening the Honghuangzhili."
Gamers: "That boss fight drained my primordial energy core."

Often paired with meme faces like Panda Man or Kim Kyoung-hak, it's become visual shorthand for modern exhaustion culture. With 4.8B+ views on Weibo related topics by 2023, this term proves ancient words can find new life in digital clay.

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