REAL INTERNET CHINESE
Buddha style
chill to the point of not caring, wanting nothing
- Who can you say it to?
- Safe with anyone Fine at work, fine with your partner's parents.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Borrowed from Buddhism, it means zero attachment to outcomes. Fóxì weight loss is dieting without really trying, fóxì dating is going out with whoever happens to show up. Use it for a calm, unbothered attitude, half admiration and half teasing.
Hear it in the wild
Tā duì shēngzhí hěn fóxì.
He's totally chill about promotions.
Wǒ jiànshēn hěn fóxì, suíbiàn liàn lian.
My workouts are super casual, whatever happens happens.
Quick answers
What does 佛系 mean?
chill to the point of not caring, wanting nothing
When do people say 佛系?
Borrowed from Buddhism, it means zero attachment to outcomes. Fóxì weight loss is dieting without really trying, fóxì dating is going out with whoever happens to show up. Use it for a calm, unbothered attitude, half admiration and half teasing.
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