剧透

• Pinyin: jù tòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 剧 (plot/drama) + 透 (reveal) -> reveal plot details.

Meaning

To spoil plot details before someone has watched or read the story. It can also refer to the spoiler itself.

剧透 is a major etiquette issue in fandom, film, drama, and game discussions. People often warn others before discussing endings or twists.

Examples

1. 别剧透，我还没看到结局。 No spoilers, I haven't seen the ending yet.
2. 这篇影评前面有剧透提醒。 This film review has a spoiler warning at the start.
3. 他一句剧透毁了我的观影体验。 He ruined my viewing experience with one spoiler.

Usage Guide

Context: fandom, reviews, friends

Tone: warning, annoyed

Do Say

• 下面有剧透，慎看。（Spoilers below; read carefully.）

Don't Say

• 在标题里直接剧透关键反转。（Do not spoil major twists in titles.）

Common Mistakes

• Assuming old works cannot be spoiled; some viewers still care.

Origin & History

Short for 剧情透露, meaning revealing plot information.

Cultural Context

Era: 2000s onward

Generation: All media consumers

Social background: Mainstream entertainment and fandom culture

Regional notes: Standard term across Mainland Chinese online media.