Viral phrases of 2024 that are making waves on the Internet

Vietnamese social networks in 2024 will explode with many new viral phrases, becoming "catchphrases" of users, from famous people, influencing ordinary netizens.

Be good and pretty

The phrase "Ngoan xinh yêu" is loved by young people to praise someone with lovely and cute features. This phrase became popular from the saying of hot girl Salim to her little daughter: "Where is my lovely Ngoan xinh?" and baby Pam replied: "Here it is". This clip has been spreading strongly on social networks since the beginning of 2024 and is still widely used in daily communication.

Only the patriarch can take care of the younger sibling.

The phrase "Only a patriarch can take care of his children" became a social media phenomenon in mid-March 2024 after Ninh Anh Bui's livestream. He believed that men need to act as "patriarchs" to take good care of and protect their lovers or family. This concept was controversial, but the phrase quickly spread and became the inspiration for many videos and articles.

The Red Boy Hunter

In Gen Z language, "Hong Hai Nhi hunter" refers to women with younger boyfriends, similar to "sugar mommy - young pilot". Hong Hai Nhi is a character in Journey to the West, a monster with extraordinary power in the form of a 7-year-old boy.

Extremely uncomfortable

The phrase "extremely annoying" became a hot trend in July, originating from Violet Vu, a TikToker who plays an office worker who is always annoyed. The mispronunciation of "chiu" as "cheu" brings a humorous nuance, making the listener less annoyed.

Rooftop, ceiling, fluttering

These words are from the speech of People's Artist Tu Long in the program Anh trai vu ngan cong gai. "Dinh coi" and "kich tran" describe something wonderful, reaching the highest level. "Bay phap phoi" evokes the image of freedom, flying and is often used to describe a state of excitement and joy.

Who is afraid, go home

Rapper MCK is the "father" of the phrase "Who is afraid, go home". In early July, he appeared on stage with a thorny look and shouted: "Jump hard below, who is afraid, go home. Style, style, style...". This video attracted 14 million views on TikTok and the phrase quickly went viral.

No one did anything, no one touched anything

The statement "No one did anything, did anything, touched anything" by artist Quang Trung in the show Anh trai say hi caused a stir on social networks in August. This statement was used to affirm his innocence.

Check var, canvas

"Check var" and "phồng tranh" were the two most mentioned phrases on social media in September. "Check var" is a football term, short for "Video Assistant Referee", used to verify information. "Phồng tranh" refers to the act of embellishing and painting yourself to look more beautiful than reality.

Because I am a relaxing person

The term “chill guy” originated from the “Chill guy” meme craze in early December. This meme features a brown dog wearing a gray sweater, blue jeans, red sneakers, smiling and putting his hands in his pockets with a very relaxed expression. This meme shows that many young people care about mental health and the balance between work and personal needs.

8386

The number 8386 means "prosperity and good fortune", expressing wishes for prosperity and good luck. At the end of October, this number appeared frequently on social networks and became a phenomenon. Many people used 8386 in conversations, posts and comments as a good wish.

Silence

In early November, a 7-second clip of baby Danh Hung saying the word "shut up" with an old man expression went viral on social media. The word "shut up" quickly became a trend on TikTok and was widely discussed on Facebook.

Beyond pickleball

The phrase "over the pickleball" means beyond the limit, originating from the song Pickleball by singer Do Phu Quy. This phrase is used to comment or remind about things and phenomena that exceed the normal limit, with a sarcastic and humorous nuance.

Memorial service on the islet

The phrase "Dam ano dai" appeared on social media in early December through videos by TikToker Le Tuan Khang. "Dam ano dai" are the death ano dai of people living in the sandbank areas in the middle of the river in the Southwest region. This is not only an occasion to remember deceased relatives but also a cozy community activity.