装死 (zhuāng sǐ) — Playing dead
Literally means 'playing dead'. It refers to a behavior where someone pretends not to see or hear something in order to avoid responsibility or confrontation, often used humorously to indicate avoidance in awkward situations.
Example Usage
当老师问我问题时，我选择装死。
When the teacher asked me a question, I chose to play dead.
Cultural Context
This term is commonly used in school or work contexts when people want to avoid being called out.
Category: daily-life