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打工人 dǎ gōng rén

Self-deprecating term office workers use for themselves — "us wage slaves" — regardless of actual salary.

Literal translation
laborer / worker
When to use it

Solidarity humor among employees; often paired with complaints about overtime or Monday blues.

Origin

Blew up in 2020 from viral morning-greeting memes: "Good morning, fellow laborers!"

Examples
  • 早安,打工人!今天也要加油。
    Good morning, fellow worker! Keep at it today.
Similar slang
社畜 (corporate livestock — harsher)干饭人 (food worker — for eating)
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