打工人
dǎ gōng rénA term referring to salaried workers, often used to describe the struggles and pressures faced by office workers in modern society.
打工人在城市里奋斗，但生活成本越来越高。
Office workers struggle in the city, but living costs keep rising.
This term has gained popularity on Chinese social media, reflecting the challenges of urban work life.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This term is commonly used in informal settings, especially on social media, to discuss work-life balance and societal pressures.
⚡Gold Rule
Cultural Context
Understanding this term helps grasp the modern Chinese workforce's challenges and internet culture.
📖Word Origin
Derived from '打工' (working for wages) and '人' (person), this term became popular in Chinese internet culture to describe the modern working class.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in a sympathetic or humorous tone to describe the daily struggles of salaried workers.