What is '凡尔赛(fán ěr sài)' mean in Chinese Slang?
This term comes from the French palace "Versailles," symbolizing luxury and extravagance. In Chinese internet slang, it refers to someone who pretends to complain or be modest while actually showing off their wealth, success, or good fortune. It’s like saying, "Ugh, I’m so tired from shopping at all these luxury stores."
Example: If someone says, "I’m so annoyed—my new designer bag doesn’t match any of my outfits," you might comment, "Wow, such 凡尔赛 energy."
Fun fact: The term became popular after a Chinese blogger wrote satirical posts about her "luxurious problems," sparking a trend of mocking this kind of behavior.