游戏宅 (yóu xì zhái) — Meaning 'game hermit

Meaning 'game hermit,' it describes someone who prefers to stay at home playing video games rather than engaging in social activities. It can be used in a self-mocking tone.

Example Usage

我这周末又变成了游戏宅,没出门。

I’ve turned into a game hermit again this weekend; I didn’t go outside.

Cultural Context

Reflects the gaming culture and how it intersects with modern social habits.

Category: internet-culture