In Chinese, it is pronounced as: yǐ dú luàn huí，Written as:

“Read and Reply Randomly” is an internet slang term referring to a behavior on social media platforms where one party, despite clearly having seen the other person’s message, deliberately responds in a playful or absurd way. This approach adds a sense of humor or lightness to the interaction. It is often used to handle questions that overstep boundaries or are difficult to decline directly.
The phrase “Read and Reply Randomly” first emerged in a conversation between the blogger Zhazahui and his grandfather. This exchange became a meme and went viral online, gaining popularity in 2024. Unlike traditional and serious modes of response, “Read and Reply Randomly” is characterized by playful and teasing replies. Rather than addressing the content of the message directly and specifically, the respondent opts for an unrelated or logically disconnected reply. This method often surprises the recipient, making the interaction more engaging and unpredictable.
Commonly used in social settings, “Read and Reply Randomly” is a way to tackle inconvenient or awkward questions with exaggerated, whimsical answers, thus creating a comedic effect. Users may intentionally mishear, misinterpret, or take creative liberties with the sender’s message through bizarre phrasing or peculiar punctuation to achieve humor.