氪金

• 拼音: kè jīn
• 汉字拆解: 氪 (sound-based gamer character) + 金 (money) -> spend money in games.

含义

To spend real money in a game or online service, especially on in-game currency, characters, items, or cosmetics.

氪金 can be neutral, self-mocking, or critical depending on amount and context. It is especially common in mobile games and gacha systems.

例句

1. 他为了抽角色，昨晚又氪金了。
2. 这游戏不氪金也能慢慢玩。
3. 氪金前先看概率，别上头。

用法指南

语境: gaming, gacha, mobile apps

语气: practical, self-mocking, sometimes critical

正确说法

• 他为了抽角色，昨晚又氪金了。
• Pair it with 零氪, 微氪, or 重氪 to discuss spending levels.

错误说法

• Do not use it for ordinary offline purchases.

常见错误

• Assuming 氪金 always means irresponsible spending; it can be neutral.

起源与历史

From Japanese gaming slang 課金, adapted into Chinese as 氪金 with a similar sound and gamer feel.

文化背景

时代: 2010s-2020s

世代: Gamers and app users

社会背景: Common in mobile gaming communities

地区说明: Very common across Mainland gaming discourse.