Welcome to XiaoHongShu Lingo

Your essential guide to understanding Xiaohongshu (小红书/RED) terminology

Made for TikTok refugees navigating the Chinese social media landscape

Essential Terms

Master the key vocabulary that makes Xiaohongshu unique

User Guide

Learn how to navigate and engage with the community effectively

Content Creation

Understand the terminology needed to create and share content

Essential XiaoHongShu Terms

笔记 (bǐjì)

Posts on Xiaohongshu, similar to TikTok videos or Instagram posts. The basic unit of content sharing.

种草 (zhǒngcǎo)

Literally "planting grass" - when content makes you want to buy something. Similar to "adding to wishlist" or "influenced to buy."

拔草 (bácǎo)

Literally "pulling grass" - when you lose interest in buying something, often after disappointing reviews or experiences.

种草清单 (zhǒngcǎo qīngdān)

A wishlist of items you're interested in buying after seeing recommendations.

Content Creation Terms

KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

Influencers with large followings who shape trends and opinions on the platform.

内容创作者 (nèiróng chuàngzuò zhě)

Content creators who regularly produce and share content to attract followers and engagement.

晒单 (shāidān)

Sharing product reviews and experiences after purchase, including photos and detailed feedback.

爆款 (bàokuǎn)

Viral content or products that become extremely popular on the platform.

Interaction Features

点赞 (diǎnzàn)

The "like" button - show appreciation for content.

转发 (zhuǎnfā)

Share or repost content to your followers, similar to retweet.

私信 (sīxìn)

Direct messages between users, similar to DMs on other platforms.

话题 (huàtí)

Hashtags or topics that help categorize and discover content.

Platform Features

流量池 (liúliàng chí)

The "traffic pool" - algorithm-driven content distribution system that determines post visibility.

社交电商 (shèjiāo diànshāng)

Social commerce - the integration of shopping features within the social platform.

生活方式 (shēnghuó fāngshì)

Lifestyle content including fashion, beauty, fitness, and travel sharing.

直播 (zhíbō)

Live streaming features for real-time interaction and product demonstrations.

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