社畜 (shè chǔ) — Society's livestock
Translating to 'society's livestock,' this slang refers to people who are heavily overworked, often losing their individuality to the grind of corporate culture. It humorously implies that individuals are like livestock, just working to produce for society.
Example Usage
我感觉自己变成了社畜，几乎没有时间休息。
I feel like I've become society's livestock, having almost no time to rest.
Cultural Context
Used widely among young professionals to express dissatisfaction with overwork and burnout.
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