Korean Slang 142. 차애

차애 (chaae)

Korean slang 차애 (chaae): Your second favorite.
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What 차애 means

Your second favorite.

When Koreans use it

Name the next favorite after your 최애.

A short conversation

Korean

A: 최애 다음에는 누가 좋아?

B: 차애는 드러머야.

English

A: Who's next after your favorite?

B: The drummer is my second favorite.

Use it with care

A fandom ranking term. You do not have to rank people to enjoy a group.

From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.

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