What is "红温" (hóng wēn)

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Origin

The term comes from a game mechanic for the character Rumble in League of Legends. When Rumble's abilities overheat, he enters a "red heat" state that grants him additional benefits.

Current Meaning

"红温" is now used to describe someone who becomes visibly angry or emotionally charged, often manifesting as a reddening of the face. It's similar to English expressions like "seeing red" or "getting hot under the collar."

Usage

People use "红温" in various contexts:

To describe someone who is visibly upset or angry

To express intense emotions, particularly frustration or anger

As a humorous way to describe one's own emotional state

Cultural Impact

The term reflects the influence of gaming culture on everyday language, especially among younger Chinese internet users. It's part of a broader trend of adopting game-related terms into common online discourse.

Example

"He got so angry during the argument that he '红温了' (went into red heat)."

In American English, this might be expressed as "He got so worked up during the argument that he was practically steaming."

The popularity of "红温" demonstrates how internet slang can quickly evolve and become part of mainstream online communication, bridging the gap between gaming culture and everyday language use.

In English-speaking internet culture, there are several memes and expressions that are similar to the Chinese "红温" (hóng wēn) concept, which describes someone becoming visibly angry or emotionally charged. Here are some popular English equivalents:

Rage Face Memes

Rage Comics, a series of web comics featuring crude drawings to express different emotions, popularized several angry face memes:

Rage Guy: The original angry face, often accompanied by "FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU"

Table Flip Guy: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ - An ASCII art representation of flipping a table in anger

Angry Wojak: A more modern iteration, featuring a bald, angry-looking character

Expressions and Phrases

Seeing Red: Similar to "红温", this phrase describes intense anger

Steaming: "He was practically steaming with anger"

Fuming: "She was absolutely fuming after the argument"

Internet Slang

TFW (That Feel When): Often used to set up relatable situations, including angry moments

MFW (My Face When): Used with reaction images to express emotions, including anger

SMH (Shaking My Head): Expresses disapproval or frustration

Emoji and Reactions

😠 Angry Face Emoji

🤬 Face with Symbols on Mouth (often used to represent swearing in anger)

😤 Face with Steam From Nose

These memes and expressions serve a similar purpose to "红温" in online communication, allowing users to quickly convey complex emotional states in a relatable and often humorous manner