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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

打工人

Worker. Laborer.

BDJW

不懂就问

带节奏

Setting the rhythm. Leading the narrative.

xswl

Dying of laughter

吃瓜

Watching drama unfold

530

I miss you. I’m thinking of you.

748

Go die! I hate you!

摸鱼

Touching fish. Slacking off.

扩列

Expanding the list. Making new friends.

555

Boo hoo. I’m sad.