入坑

• Pinyin: rù kēng
• Hanzi breakdown: 入 (enter) + 坑 (pit) -> enter a consuming hobby or fandom.

Meaning

To get hooked on a fandom, hobby, game, series, or interest. It frames the interest as a pit one falls into.

入坑 is usually playful and positive, though it hints that the hobby may consume time or money. It is common in fandom, collecting, gaming, and hobbies.

Examples

1. 我因为这首歌入坑了这个乐队。 I got into this band because of this song.
2. 朋友推荐我入坑摄影。 A friend recommended that I get into photography.
3. 入坑前先看看钱包能不能扛住。 Before you 入坑, check whether your wallet can handle it.

Usage Guide

Context: fandom, gaming, hobbies

Tone: playful, enthusiastic

Do Say

• 这部动画让我入坑了。（This anime got me into the fandom.）

Don't Say

• 把严肃成瘾问题轻易说成入坑。（Use care for harmful dependency.）

Common Mistakes

• Using it for a one-time try; it implies becoming invested.

Origin & History

Literally means entering a pit, a playful metaphor for falling into an absorbing interest.

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s onward

Generation: Fandom, gaming, and hobby communities

Social background: Online interest communities

Regional notes: Common across Mainland internet culture.