买账 (mǎi zhàng)
Translates to 'to buy the account.' This term means to acknowledge or accept something, often in a skeptical or ironic way, indicating a somewhat reluctant agreement.
I don’t completely buy what he said, but I’ll still listen.
This section of the Chinese Slang Dictionary focuses on Savage Humor slang. Each entry includes the Chinese characters (汉字), pinyin pronunciation with tone marks, an English translation, at least one example sentence showing real usage, and cultural context explaining where the term comes from and how it is used. Terms are sorted by community popularity. Browse the full list below or use the search bar to find a specific term.
Translates to 'to buy the account.' This term means to acknowledge or accept something, often in a skeptical or ironic way, indicating a somewhat reluctant agreement.
I don’t completely buy what he said, but I’ll still listen.
Translating to 'poisonous tongue', this term describes someone who is sarcastic or critical, often using sharp remarks. It reflects a humorous way to address blunt honesty or caustic comments.
Her poisonous tongue makes everyone both love and hate her.
Translating to 'don't mess around,' this term is often used to tell someone to stop joking or being disruptive. It's a casual way to express annoyance or to seek seriousness.
Don't mess around; it's work time now.
Literally meaning 'to swipe face', this term refers to leveraging personal connections or looks to gain advantages, especially in social or professional settings. It often has a negative connotation.
He always leverages his looks to get job opportunities; I find it unfair.
Literally 'chicken ribs', it refers to something that is not very useful or has minimal value, yet not completely worthless. It's often used to describe redundant efforts or things that take up time.
This task really feels like chicken ribs; it’s meaningless.
Literally meaning 'pit knife,' this term refers to being betrayed or let down, particularly by someone in a position of trust. It conveys feelings of disappointment and betrayal.
He really betrayed me, and it left me very disappointed.
Literally means 'feeding dogs,' this term is used to describe the act of putting something out into the world that seems futile or insignificant, often in response to negative comments or criticism.
Just feed the trolls to the dogs; that's all you need to do.
Translating to 'chicken crowing at midnight', this term describes someone who should be discreet but is overly loud or attention-seeking at inappropriate times. It implies a lack of self-awareness.
His speaking in the meeting was like chicken crowing at midnight; I felt embarrassed.
This phrase translates to 'clear soup noodles,' often used to describe a bland or unexciting situation or personality. It indicates a lack of flavor or excitement.
His life is like clear soup noodles, lacking any passion at all.
This term means 'torment' and is often used to describe situations or experiences that are physically or mentally draining. It can carry a humorous undertone when used in less severe contexts.
This job really torments me; I feel exhausted every day.
Literally 'to hit the grass and startle the snake', this proverb describes actions that inadvertently alert others to a potential danger or plan, often used in strategic discussions.
If we act now, we might startle the snake.
Translating to 'not afraid, not afraid,' this phrase is often used to convey courage or reassurance in the face of fear or difficulty. It’s commonly used in a playful or lighthearted context.
Even with challenges ahead, I'm not afraid at all!
Translating to 'confusing behavior,' this term is used to describe actions that are puzzling or perplexing, often in a humorous or mocking context. It’s frequently used in meme culture to comment on strange online tre...
This kind of confusing behavior really leaves people speechless.
Meaning 'selling anxiety,' this phrase describes the phenomenon where media or influencers generate fear or worry to sell products or ideas. It critiques marketing tactics that exploit people's fears.
Many ads sell anxiety and make people feel pressured.
This phrase translates to 'don’t hold me up to be killed,' and it expresses a humorous request for others not to overly praise or elevate someone, which can lead to unrealistic expectations.
Don’t hold me up to be killed; I’m actually not that amazing.
Literally 'press down and not release,' this phrase is used to describe holding onto a topic or issue and not letting it go. It indicates persistence or stubbornness in discussions or arguments.
He always holds onto my mistakes, leaving me feeling helpless.
Translating to 'tear books,' this term refers to harsh criticism or deconstruction of any traditional ideas, usually in literature or media. It's a metaphor for challenging established norms.
This article makes me want to tear books; the viewpoints are too radical.
Translating to 'thunder point,' this term is used to describe someone or something that irritates or triggers an emotional response. It conveys the idea of having certain things that can easily provoke annoyance.
I have a few 'thunder points' that explode at the slightest touch.
Literally meaning 'brain thunder', this term refers to someone who is clueless or makes silly mistakes, often in a humorous context. It’s a light-hearted way to poke fun at someone's lack of understanding.
His questions make me feel like he's really clueless.
Literally 'merciless slap in the face.' This phrase is used to describe situations where reality sharply contradicts expectations, often leading to embarrassment or defeat.
He said he could win, but in the end, he got a merciless slap in the face during the match.
Translating to 'no morals', this term is used to describe someone whose actions lack integrity or ethics, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. It can refer to extreme behaviors in entertainment or personal matters.
He really has no morals for views; he can do anything.
This term means 'a face full of confusion.' It describes a person who looks bewildered and puzzled, often used humorously in situations where someone does not understand what's happening.
He looked totally confused when he heard the news.
This term means 'to raise a pole,' and is used to describe arguing or debating over trivial matters, often in a playful or sarcastic manner. It signifies light-hearted banter rather than serious conflict.
Don't argue about trivial things; we are all friends.
Translating to 'frog jump,' this term describes people who frequently change their opinions or positions on issues, akin to a frog hopping from one lily pad to another. It's often used disparagingly.
He always jumps around, making it hard to understand what he really wants.
Literally meaning 'to be a bit naughty,' this term is used when someone does something playful, mischievous, or cheeky, usually in a lighthearted manner.
Today I was a bit naughty again and intentionally made her late.
Translating to 'set up a game', this term is often used to describe creating a situation or plot, particularly in a playful or cunning manner. It has connotations of social scheming.
He always likes to set up situations to get us together.
Translating to 'problem child,' this slang is humorously used to describe someone who behaves out of the norm or creates trouble, often in a lighthearted way.
He is truly a 'problem child,' always causing mischief.
Translating to 'being named,' this slang is often used when someone is called out or mentioned explicitly, often drawing attention to something they’ve done, particularly in negative contexts.
He was called out at the meeting and felt very embarrassed.
Translating to 'salty flavor', this term describes a slightly sarcastic or bitter attitude, often used in a humorous way. It can refer to people who are overly competitive or somewhat disgruntled.
His comment had a bit of saltiness to it; it was quite funny.
Literally translates to 'not received', often used humorously to express disappointment or irony in a conversation about expectations that were not met.
I thought you would remember my birthday; instead, I 'did not receive' anything.
Translates to 'ferocious beast.' This term is often used to describe someone fierce, strong, or skillful in a humorous or admiring way.
He performed like a beast in the competition.
This term means 'to chatter incessantly', often used to describe someone who talks a lot without saying much of substance. It's typically used in a lighthearted, teasing manner.
She loves to chatter incessantly; it gives me a headache.
Translating to 'bitter bee', this term is used to describe individuals who lead a hard life or face difficult circumstances, often humorously used to elicit sympathy or camaraderie.
I really feel like a bitter bee during this period.
Literally means 'step on a landmine', it refers to encountering unexpected trouble or making a mistake, particularly in investments or decisions.
This time I stepped on a landmine in investing, and I suffered heavy losses.
Literally 'borrowing money and not returning', this phrase humorously describes someone who fails to repay debts, often leading to awkward social situations.
He is always borrowing money and not returning it; it's really frustrating.
Translating to 'poisonous chicken soup,' it refers to a type of motivational quote or advice that is overly cynical or negative. While it may sound uplifting, it often contains a bitter truth or sarcastic undertone.
This quote is really 'poisonous chicken soup'; it seems encouraging but is actually very negative.
Translating to 'just start tearing apart at the first disagreement,' this phrase describes people who quickly escalate arguments or conflicts, especially in online discourse.
They start tearing each other apart at the first disagreement; it’s really frustrating.
Sound representation of applause or similar actions; it is often used in an ironic or humorous way to imply clapping for something ridiculous.
Seeing his performance made me want to applaud.
Translating to 'Kung Fu Panda', this term is often used to refer to someone or something that is surprisingly skilled, especially in an unexpected area. It delivers a playful twist on conventional expectations.
He looks casual but is actually quite skilled, like a Kung Fu Panda.
Literally 'fake seriousness.' This term describes someone who pretends to be serious or morally upright but is actually insincere or hypocritical.
He always pretends to be serious, but he’s actually quite funny.
Literally meaning 'eating stinky tofu', this term is used to describe engaging in an activity that is notoriously unpopular or disliked, often used humorously. It symbolizes enduring something unpleasant for a greater...
This party is so dull; it feels like eating stinky tofu.
This term translates to 'unreasonable' and is often used to criticize something that does not make sense or seems unjustifiable, typically in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
This request is truly unreasonable.
A colloquial abbreviation for 'acting cool or showing off', this term mocks those who try to appear more impressive or important than they are. It’s often used humorously in conversations to call out pretentious behav...
He always acts cool, but he's actually very ordinary.
A playful term that refers to characters resembling superheroes, often used to describe individuals who dress up or behave heroically. It implies humor and whimsy.
He dressed up like a superhero today; it's quite funny.
This term means 'foolish' or 'stupid', often used as a humorous jab at someone's actions. It can be lighthearted or more critical, depending on the context.
I was really foolish to believe that rumor.
This term translates to 'herbivorous animals' and is used humorously to describe individuals who avoid conflict and prefer peaceful, often passive, lifestyles. It implies a gentle, non-aggressive demeanor.
He's always been an herbivorous animal, never participating in arguments.
This phrase means 'manual comedy' and is used to describe something funny that requires more effort to understand or appreciate. It's often used in meme culture.
This image made me laugh manually.
Literally meaning 'curse the street,' this phrase is used to describe someone who is ranting or complaining loudly about something, often in a humorous or exaggerated way.
He's ranting on the forum; it's really hilarious.
This phrase means 'to bring shame upon oneself', used to describe situations when someone does something embarrassing or foolish that leads to their own humiliation. It conveys a sense of self-inflicted misfortune.
He 'brought shame upon himself' and ended up being laughed at by everyone.
Literally means 'face swollen'. It describes a person who looks overly pleased or full of themselves, often used jokingly in social contexts.
You look so pleased with yourself today, your face is swollen.
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