stan

stan — noun

1. an extremely devoted admirer of a particular singer, actor, or other public figu

1.名詞B2
釋義

an extremely devoted admirer of a particular singer, actor, or other public figure, whose level of enthusiasm goes well beyond that of a typical fan

例句

As a devoted stan of the K-pop group, Feng flew to Seoul for their anniversary concert.

stan of + [group] for devoted follower

Online forums have stans who spend hours defending their favourite rappers from any criticism.

同義詞
  • fan

    neutral, broad term — anyone who likes a person or thing

  • fanatic

    stronger intensity but broader domain (sports, politics); often more negative

  • groupie

    specifically someone who follows a band on tour; can imply romantic interest

  • devotee

    more formal; implies dedication to a practice rather than a person

反義詞
  • hater

    someone who actively dislikes the same target

  • critic

    more formal; evaluates from a distance rather than with emotion

文法句型

stan of + [celebrity/group]

用法筆記

Originally internet slang. Still carries a connotation of excessive, sometimes intrusive devotion. Can be used playfully within fan communities or critically by outsiders. Often appears in compound forms like 'K-pop stan' or 'Swiftie stan'.

常見錯誤

❌He is a stan fan of BTS.
✅He is a stan of BTS.
💡'stan' already means 'fan', so 'stan fan' is redundant.
❌She is a big stan.
✅She is a die-hard stan.
💡'big stan' is unusual; use 'die-hard' or 'devoted' or just 'stan' alone.

stan — verb