废柴 (fèi chái) — Meaning 'useless wood

Meaning 'useless wood,' this term humorously describes someone who feels incompetent or unable to succeed in a given situation. It can be used self-deprecatingly or towards others.

我觉得自己最近变成了废柴。

I feel like I've become useless lately.

Often reflects self-doubt or temporary feelings of inadequacy among young people.

Category: daily-life