线上约炮
xiàn shàng yuē pào
ZH
Arranging casual sexual encounters online, commonly through dating apps, social media, or hookup websites
很多社交软件上都存在线上约炮的现象。
The phenomenon of online hookup is common on many social apps.
Etymology
The phrase is modern Chinese internet slang. 线上 means online, and 约炮 is a colloquial term for arranging casual sex. The phrase became widespread with the popularization of online dating services in the 2000s.
Memory Aid
Break the phrase into parts: 线上 means 'online', 约 means 'arrange/meet', 炮 is a crude colloquial term for 'sexual intercourse'. Put together, it means arranging sexual meetings online.
Collocations
线上约炮软件线上约炮平台寻求线上约炮
Synonyms
网聊约炮线上约泡线上嫖娼