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)