坑爹 (kēng diē) — To pitfall one's father

Literally meaning 'to pitfall one's father', this term is used to express frustration or disappointment when something is not as promised or goes wrong unexpectedly. It's a playful way to highlight being cheated or let down, often used in contexts involving products, services, or plans.

Example Usage

这家餐厅的服务真是坑爹,等了一个小时还没上菜。

The service at this restaurant is really disappointing; I've been waiting an hour and still no food.

Cultural Context

This slang is often used in everyday conversations when discussing experiences that did not meet expectations, especially in casual contexts among friends.

Category: daily-life