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Is 摆烂 (bǎi làn) the most popular phrase in China right now | chinese podcast
Ever reached the point where you look at the mess and think, “You know what? I’m done trying.” 😮💨
There’s a Chinese slang word for that: 摆烂 (bǎi làn) — and it says a lot about how young Chinese people talk about pressure, burnout, and giving up with a sense of humor.
In this episode of TrendyChinese 舌尖上的中文, we unpack one of modern Mandarin’s most relatable internet expressions.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What 摆烂 (bǎi làn) actually means — beyond the literal “let it rot”
• How the expression jumped from sports culture into everyday Chinese slang
• When native speakers actually say 摆烂…
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