萌新
释义 DEFINITION
萌新是网络流行语，由两个汉字组成：
- '萌'源自日语'もえ'（moe），原指对可爱事物的喜爱
- '新'即新手、新人
在互联网语境中主要有两种解释：
- 字面意思：可爱的新人（使用率20%）
- 引申义：用可爱语气自嘲的新手（使用率80%）
常见于游戏社区、技术论坛等新人聚集的场合，带有降低攻击性的社交缓冲作用。
词源故事 ETYMOLOGY
2014年《英雄联盟》国服论坛首次出现'萌新求带'的帖子，这种自称方式迅速在竞技游戏社区流行。其演变过程可分为三个阶段：
- 萌芽期（2014-2016）：电竞玩家用日语借词'萌'替代传统'菜鸟'，减弱攻击性
- 爆发期（2017-2019）：
B站弹幕文化推动'萌新'成为万能开场白，据统计，2018年视频弹幕使用量达1.2亿次 - 泛化期（2020至今）：
连资深用户在陌生领域也会自称萌新，形成'战略性示弱'的社交策略
典型用例：
『萌新刚玩这个游戏，请问怎么跳过新手教程？』
（实际游戏时长：1500小时）
这种反差幽默正是其持久流行的关键，既保留新人的谦逊姿态，又暗含'我其实不菜'的潜台词。
DEFINITION
Moe Newbie combines Japanese otaku culture with internet self-deprecation:
- 'Moe' (萌) refers to the Japanese concept of adorableness
- 'Newbie' maintains the original Chinese meaning
In Western terms, it's similar to saying 'baby noob' but with anime-style cuteness. Main usages:
- Literally: Adorable beginner (20%)
- Self-mocking: 'I'm just a clueless cutie' (80%)
Frequently used in gaming circles and tech forums as a social lubricant for newcomers.
ETYMOLOGY
The term originated in 2014 on Chinese League of Legends forums where posts titled 'Moe newbie needs carry' started appearing. Its evolution mirrors Western 'fake noob' culture but with anime flavor:
- Phase 1 (2014-2016): Hardcore gamers adopted Japanese moe aesthetics to soften the stigma of being new
- Phase 2 (2017-2019):
Bilibili's danmu (bullet comments) culture propelled it into mainstream use, peaking at 120 million instances in 2018 - Phase 3 (2020-present):
Even experts use it when entering new domains, creating a 'strategic humility' phenomenon
Classic example:
'Just a moe newbie here, how do I skip the tutorial?'
(Actual playtime: 1500 hours)
This ironic humor explains its longevity - it's both a shield against criticism and a low-key flex about actual competence.