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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

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.