卖惨 (mài cǎn) — Meaning 'selling tragedy
Meaning 'selling tragedy', this term describes someone who exaggerates their misfortunes to gain sympathy or attention. It highlights the phenomenon of using personal hardships for social leverage.
Example Usage
她总是卖惨，试图引起大家的关注。
She always sells tragedy, trying to garner everyone's attention.
Cultural Context
This term is often used in a critical context to call out people who seek attention through pity.
Category: savage-humor