挖坑 (wā kēng) — Dig a pit; commonly used in internet pa...

To dig a pit; commonly used in internet parlance to mean to create suspense or an open-ended situation that others must follow up on. It can refer to storytelling in dramas or online content.

Example Usage

这部剧真会挖坑,让人期待下一集。

This drama really knows how to create suspense, making us look forward to the next episode.

Cultural Context

It’s a playful term often used in the context of serialized storytelling, emphasizing the importance of cliffhangers.

Category: internet-culture