Social & Relationships2022very informal

大地/大爹

dà dì / dà diē

Big daddy — used sarcastically to describe arrogant or domineering behavior.

Origin & Background

Internet slang mocking people who act superior or entitled, especially customer service karens.

Who do you think you are, 大爹?

又来了一个大爹顾客。(Here comes another "big daddy" customer.)

fán ěr sài

Humble-bragging — showing off wealth or achievements while pretending to be modest or complaining.

Psychological manipulation — used broadly to describe gaslighting, emotional manipulation, or toxic behavior by bosses, partners, etc.

xiù ēn ài

Showing off affection / PDA — couples who publicly display their relationship in an over-the-top way.

jī wá

Tiger parenting on steroids — pushing children extremely hard academically with endless tutoring and activities.