躺平 (tǎng píng) — Lying flat
Lying flat - a lifestyle philosophy of doing the bare minimum, rejecting the pressure to constantly strive for more. A counter-movement to '内卷' (involution).
Example Usage
我决定躺平了，不想再卷了。
I've decided to lie flat, I don't want to compete anymore.
Cultural Context
This became a social movement representing rejection of overwork culture, similar to 'quiet quitting' in the West.
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