插眼 (chāyǎn) — To insert an eye
Literally meaning 'to insert an eye', this term is used in online comment sections to signal that a user is watching or paying close attention to a discussion. It indicates engagement.
Example Usage
这条动态太有意思了，我要在这里插眼。
This post is so interesting; I want to signal that I'm watching.
Cultural Context
Commonly seen in comments on social media where users want to show they are engaged.
Category: internet-culture