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
真香
It’s actually good. I take it back.
社死
Social death. mortifying embarrassment.
xjj
Little sister. young lady
绿茶婊
More derogatory version of 'green tea'
同志
General term for homosexuals
sb
Stupid or foolish person
lala
Lesbian
YY
Wishful thinking
内卷
Involution. intense competition with no real progress.
实锤
Solid hammer. Concrete evidence.