What is '社畜(shè kù)' mean in Chinese Slang?
This term literally means "corporate livestock" and refers to employees who are overworked and treated like cogs in a machine. It’s a self-deprecating term used to describe the exhausting and dehumanizing aspects of corporate life.
Example: If you’re working late every day and feel exhausted, you might say, "I’m just a 社畜, surviving the grind."
Fun fact: The term originated in Japan as "shachiku" and was adopted into Chinese internet culture.
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Awesome or impressive
社死
Social death. mortifying embarrassment.
CP粉
Shipping fans
哥们
Term for close male friends
锦鲤
Lucky charm. Good luck symbol.
白嫖
Freeloading. Getting something for free.
王八蛋
Turtle egg. Insult meaning "jerk" or "scumbag."
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Stupid or foolish person
比心
Hand gesture expressing love
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Talking nonsense