铲屎 (chǎn shǐ) — Shoveling poop
Literally meaning 'shoveling poop', this term is used humorously to refer to the responsibilities of pet ownership, especially regarding cleaning up after pets. It can also symbolize the responsibilities that come with love.
Example Usage
养狗就是要铲屎，真是累。
Owning a dog means shoveling poop; it’s really tiring.
Cultural Context
Commonly used in discussions about the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership.
Category: pets