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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'

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