How to Translate “小红薯” from Chinese

If you use the Chinese lifestyle app Xiaohongshu (also known as RED), you might come across usernames like “小红薯 616BD081.” Here’s how to translate “小红薯” from Chinese, plus the reason behind these seemingly random usernames.

Literal Meaning

• “小红薯” (xiǎo hóngshǔ) literally translates to “little red sweet potato.”
• Within the Xiaohongshu community, “小红薯” is a playful nickname for users or fans of the platform.

Default Username Explained

• Fixed Part: “小红薯”
  • The platform assigns “小红薯” (Little Red Sweet Potato) to represent the Xiaohongshu community identity.
• Random String: “616BD081”
  • The string of letters and numbers after “小红薯” is automatically generated to prevent duplicate usernames. So you might see variations like “小红薯 123AB456,” “小红薯 9XYZ765,” etc.

How to Change It

If you’d like a more personalized username, simply go to Edit Profile in the app. Look for the option to update your “Name” or “Username,” and replace the default “小红薯 616BD081” with something that suits you better.

Why It Matters

• Branding Yourself: A custom username helps others recognize you easily.
• Simplifying Translation: If you have international followers, replacing the default Chinese + random string can make your profile more accessible.