干饭人
gān fàn rén
Eating machine / foodie warrior — someone who eats with great enthusiasm and passion.
Origin
Evolved alongside 打工人 in late 2020. Celebrates the simple joy of eating as a form of self-care amid work stress.
Examples
Lunch break! 干饭人 mode activated!
干饭人干饭魂！(Foodies have a foodie soul!)
Related terms
那咋了
nà zǎ le
'So what?' / 'What about it?' — a breezy, unbothered verbal shrug from northeastern China that brushes off pressure, criticism, or a perceived shortcoming.
躺平
tǎng píng
Lying flat — rejecting the rat race, choosing to do the bare minimum instead of overworking.
摆烂
bǎi làn
Let it rot — giving up entirely on trying, embracing failure or mediocrity.
佛系
fó xì
Buddha-like — having a zen, whatever-happens-happens attitude toward life. Not caring about outcomes.