随大流 (Suí dà liú) — To follow the flow
Means 'to follow the flow,' used to describe someone who conforms to popular trends or practices without critical thought. It sometimes carries a negative connotation of lack of originality.
Example Usage
我不想随大流,想做自己喜欢的事。
I don't want to just follow the flow; I want to do what I like.
Cultural Context
Commonly used to express individuality and the desire to break away from mainstream trends and opinions.
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