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What is '咸鱼' mean in Chinese Slang?

Literally 'salted fish', referring to people with no ambition or drive. Often used self-deprecatingly or humorously, inspired by a Stephen Chow movie quote.

Example: I'm just a salted fish with no big dreams

Fun fact: The term became popular through Stephen Chow's movie 'Shaolin Soccer'

Popular Slangs

lala

Lesbian

摸鱼

Touching fish. Slacking off.

2B

Idiot. stupid.

tm

Expression of frustration

xswl

Dying of laughter

sjb

Psycho

社畜

Corporate livestock. Overworked employee.

bhys

excuse me; sorry

PLMM

Pretty girl

56

Boring. So lame.