松弛感

sōng chí gǎn

Relaxed vibe — the quality of being effortlessly calm and unbothered, not anxious about everything.

Origin

Became a viral ideal in 2022 as a counter to the anxiety-driven culture, celebrating people who stay calm under pressure.

Examples

She has such 松弛感 — nothing seems to bother her.

我要学习她的松弛感。(I want to learn her relaxed vibe.)

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.

干饭人

gān fàn rén

Eating machine / foodie warrior — someone who eats with great enthusiasm and passion.