Have you ever seen a live performance, that was so magnificent and energetic, that it almost seemed like the floor itself was jumping? Musicians, athletes, and people who exhibit extraordinary traits are usually considered hardcore, cool and awesome. In an internet-centric world, it would only make sense that there would be a new buzzword created specifically for things, places, and people that are considered cool. Whether you're referring to your favorite blogger, or live chat celebrity on the internet, or perhaps even one of your friends, "硬核 (yìnghé)" is a new, trendy Chinese internet buzzword, which when used, makes you sound more like a native speaker, and describes someone that you think is tough and cool.

硬核 (Yìnghé) was originally used to describe rap, music and games, therefore, it became common to use the following phrases:

  • 硬核音乐 (Yìnghé yīnyuè) - hardcore, cool, and passionate music that's fierce

Rap music is often controversial, and fierce sounding. The nature of the music is based on its beats, and the synchronizing rhythm of rhymes to convey a cool, and powerful emphasis on meanings.

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