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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Gei Li (给力)” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22221 of the collection, and the 88th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Gei Li (给力)” meme mean?
This meme captures the bitter irony and frustration of unmet expectations. It is used when something promised to be great turns out boring or inefficient. The underlying emotion is shared discontent, turning personal disappointment into collective humor through this viral catchphrase that redefined a common Chinese adjective.
Where does the “Gei Li (给力)” meme come from?
The term stems from a fan dub created by the group CUCN201, affiliated with Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The video, based on the Japanese anime *Gag Manga Biyori* (episode 10), was uploaded to Youku between May 5 and May 8, 2010. In the scene, Sun Wukong complains that Tianzhu is not 'geili'. Originally meaning 'energetic' or 'effective' in Northern Chinese, the phrase gained its ironic negative connotation through the group's performance. It exploded in popularity during the 2010 World Cup before entering mainstream Chinese media.
- 2010Upload of the CUCN201 fan dub video to Youku between May 5 and May 8.
How to use the “Gei Li (给力)” meme
- Use Gei Li to ironically criticize a movie with a disappointing ending.
- Apply this term to describe a tech gadget that looks good but works poorly.
- Use it to gently mock slow or ineffective customer service experiences.
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The “Gei Li (给力)” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Gei Li (给力)” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Gei Li (给力) comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common 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 5 MemeCoins.
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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 does gei li mean?
It originally meant 'effective' but became 'disappointing' due to a viral 2010 anime fan dub.
Gei li origin?
It comes from a CUCN201 fan dub of Gag Manga Biyori uploaded to Youku in May 2010.
Gei li meme meaning?
In meme context, it expresses frustration when something is not as good as expected.
How do I get the Gei Li (给力) meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Gei Li (给力)” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Gei Li (给力) card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Gei Li - 给力 | Know Your Meme · Geili (给力) Meaning: Powerful/Solid — RedNote Slang · 给力 · checked on October 17, 2026.
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