555 (wǔ wǔ wǔ) — Waaah / crying — 555 mimics the sound of s...

Waaah / crying — 555 mimics the sound of sobbing (呜呜呜, wū wū wū). Used to express sadness, disappointment, or mock-crying online. The more 5s you type, the more dramatic the crying.

Example Usage

考试没过，555，我好难受。

Failed the exam, wahhh 555, I feel awful.

Cultural Context

While 233 represents laughter, 555 represents tears — together they cover the two extremes of emotional expression in Chinese online culture. The phonetic similarity between 五 (wǔ) and the crying sound 呜 (wū) makes it a natural fit. Can be used sincerely or sarcastically for minor inconveniences.

Category: internet-culture