滤镜 (lǜ jìng) — Literally 'filter
Literally 'filter,' this term is commonly used in photography and videos to refer to the visual effects that enhance images on social media. It symbolizes the desire for idealized or curated images.
Example Usage
她的照片都加了滤镜，看起来好美。
Her photos all have filters, they look so beautiful.
Cultural Context
Frequent in discussions about social media aesthetics, highlighting the influence of beauty standards.
Category: internet-culture