水逆 (shuǐ nì) — Water retrograde
Translating to 'water retrograde,' this term is borrowed from astrology to describe periods when everything seems to go wrong. It's often used humorously to blame bad luck.
Example Usage
最近真的是水逆，遇到很多麻烦。
Recently, it's really been a water retrograde; I've encountered a lot of trouble.
Cultural Context
Used among friends when discussing personal bad luck or mishaps.
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