Hashtag - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：hashtag (Hashtag)

Hashtag 🔊

/ˈhæʃtæɡ/

A word or phrase after the # sign on social media, used to group posts about the same topic.

hashtag 🔊

➕

/ˈhæʃtæɡ/

A word or phrase preceded by the # symbol on social media platforms, used to categorize and discover content about a specific topic.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'hash' (symbol #) and 'tag' (label).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'hash' of data mixed with a 'tag' — # binds them.

📖 Example

When I share photos of my homemade bread on Instagram, I always use the hashtag #BakingFun to find other people who love baking too. 🔊 When I share photos of my homemade bread on Instagram, I always use the hashtag #BakingFun to find other people who love baking too.

🔗 Collocations

use a hashtag – use a hashtag

trending hashtag – trending hashtag

hashtag campaign – hashtag campaign

🔄 Synonyms

tag (n.) – A label attached to content for identification.

🌱 Derivatives

hashtagging (n.) – The act of using hashtags.

📖 Cultural Story

Created by Twitter user Chris Messina in 2007 to group conversations; quickly became a universal social media convention.