半夜鸡叫 (bàn yè jī jiào) — Chicken crowing at midnight
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.
Example Usage
他在会议上发言半夜鸡叫，我都不好意思。
His speaking in the meeting was like chicken crowing at midnight; I felt embarrassed.
Cultural Context
Used humorously to criticize someone's lack of subtlety or tact.
Category: savage-humor