lying flat

English

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 躺平 (tǎng píng, “to lie flat”). Originated circa 2000.

Noun

lying flat (uncountable)

  1. (sociology) A lifestyle choice and social protest movement in China by some young people who reject societal pressures.
    Synonym: tang ping

See also

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