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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “3 chinois vivants” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1321 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “3 chinois vivants” meme mean?
The phrase hides a general-knowledge test: could you name contemporary Chinese public figures beyond film and history? Plenty of people stumble, hence the comedy of the one who proudly claims they can name five. The meme is used to brag about knowledge you really have, to challenge a friend on an unexpected topic, or to tease someone for asking with too much confidence. It stays light and good-natured.
Where does the “3 chinois vivants” meme come from?
The challenge comes from a live by streamer Bassem and was picked up in reaction videos. Titles such as “Bassem talks about Chinese people: can you name 3 living ones?”, posted by a reaction channel, show that the question was discussed by several French-speaking creators. Viewers then answered by flipping the question and announcing they could name five, which gave the meme its line.
How to use the “3 chinois vivants” meme
- Reply “I can name 5 myself” when a friend throws down a trivia challenge.
- Ask the question in a group chat to see who copes.
- Caption a failed quiz with the meme title.
- Tease a friend’s overblown confidence.
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The “3 chinois vivants” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “3 chinois vivants” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; 3 chinois vivants comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is the “3 chinois vivants” meme?
It is a trivia challenge from a Bassem live: name three living Chinese people. Reaction videos then spread it.
Why say “I can name 5”?
The line answers the challenge by going higher, to show you know more than the minimum asked.
Who is Bassem?
Bassem is a French-speaking streamer whose lives are reposted by reaction channels.
How do I get the 3 chinois vivants meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “3 chinois vivants” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the 3 chinois vivants card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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