Real-Life Chinese Phrase
上头
to get hooked; to be emotionally carried away
When to use it
Use 上头 when a song, drama, person, game, or situation makes you emotionally invested or unable to stop.
Tone and culture
Casual and internet-flavored. It can be funny, self-aware, or slightly negative if someone is losing control.
Real examples
- 这首歌太上头了。 Zhè shǒu gē tài shàngtóu le. This song is so addictive.
- 我看这个剧看上头了。 Wǒ kàn zhège jù kàn shàngtóu le. I got hooked on this drama.
- 别太上头，冷静一点。 Bié tài shàngtóu, lěngjìng yìdiǎn. Don’t get too carried away. Calm down.
- 这个奶茶味道有点上头。 Zhège nǎichá wèidào yǒudiǎn shàngtóu. This milk tea flavor is kind of addictive.
Pronunciation
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Mini dialogue
朋友A你怎么又在刷这个视频？Why are you watching this video again?
朋友B太上头了，停不下来。It’s too addictive. I can’t stop.
朋友A那你先休息一下。Then take a break first.
Common mistakes and close phrases
| 上头 | emotionally hooked; often casual or internet-style |
|---|---|
| 喜欢 | to like; more neutral and less intense |
| 沉迷 | addicted/obsessed; stronger and often more negative |
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