店小二 (diàn xiǎo èr) — Shop assistant

Literally meaning 'shop assistant,' this term is often used to refer to someone who is overly attentive or helpful in a humorous or sarcastic way, suggesting they are acting like a servant or a very compliant person.

Example Usage

他在朋友面前总是店小二般的热情。

He’s always as enthusiastic as a shop assistant in front of his friends.

Cultural Context

Commonly used to describe someone who tends to overly serve or accommodate others, often in friendship contexts.

Category: savage-humor