老鼠 (lǎo shǔ) — Literally 'mouse
Literally 'mouse,' this term is used to describe someone who is constantly lurking online, often reading posts without participating. It can have a slightly negative connotation.
Example Usage
我在论坛上是一只老鼠，总是默默关注。
I’m a lurker on the forum, always quietly observing.
Cultural Context
Represents the behavior of many social media users who prefer to stay anonymous.
Category: internet-culture