18 Chinese Slang words You Need TO KNOW (Everyday Language）

Looking to speak Chinese like a true local? In this video, I’ll reveal 18 must-know Chinese slang phrases and idioms that are trending right now! From “装逼” (showing off), “吃土” (broke), to “996” (crazy work schedule), and even classics like “不见棺材不掉泪” (no regrets until it's too late), I’ll show you not only what they mean but how to use them in everyday conversations to sound effortlessly cool. Whether you're looking to impress your Chinese friends or just level up your language game, this is the video for you!
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00:04 Everyday Chinese Slang 🗣️
00:11 Smooth Sailing: Effortless Progress 🌊
00:24 Bystander Culture: Melon-Eating Crowd 🍈
00:49 996: Grueling Work Schedule 💼
01:17 Jiayou: Universal Encouragement 💪
01:47 Eating Soil: Financial Struggles 💸
02:14 Tending Sheep: Unmotivated Behavior 🐑
02:39 Pretentious Behavior: Showing Off 😎
03:32 Tuhao: Nouveau Riche Phenomenon 💰
03:50 Shagua: Foolishness Explained 🤪
04:16 Fight to the End: Perseverance 🥊
04:41 Idle Hands: Unproductive Time 🕰️
05:47 Stubborn Denial: Coffin Metaphor ⚰️
06:40 Reckless Abandon: Consequences Be Damned 🚀
07:36 Persistence: Smashing the Pot Idiom 🏺
08:51 Last-Minute Cramming: Buddha's Feet 📚
09:58 Swift Action: Moving at Lightning Speed ⚡
10:26 Rejection: Thick Soup Metaphor 🥣
11:01 Desperate Times: Extreme Measures 😰