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What is '柠檬精' mean in Chinese Slang?

Literally 'lemon spirit', describing people who feel jealous when others are doing better. Often used online with a self-deprecating or teasing tone.

Example: Seeing couples showing off their love makes me a lemon spirit

Fun fact: The term is often used humorously to describe envy

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