自我拉胯 (zì wǒ lā kuà) — Self-defeating' a...

This term translates to 'self-defeating' and is used to describe situations where someone undermines their own efforts. It reflects a sense of personal failure or self-sabotage.

Example Usage

这次考试我复习得很认真,但还是自我拉胯。

I studied hard for this exam, but I still undermined myself.

Cultural Context

Used humorously in academic or performance contexts.

Category: savage-humor