信号不好 (xìn hào bù hǎo) — Meaning 'poor signal
Meaning 'poor signal', this term is humorously used to decline a social invitation or to imply someone is ignoring messages. It plays on the idea of having a bad phone signal as an excuse for not responding.
Example Usage
抱歉，今天信号不好，没看到你发的信息。
Sorry, I had a poor signal today and didn’t see your message.
Cultural Context
It's often a playful way to avoid an awkward situation or communication.
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