Literal translation
Buddhist-style
When to use it
Describes calm detachment about dating, shopping, exams: "I'm 佛系 about everything."
Origin
Started with "Buddhist-style youth" (佛系青年) in 2017 Japan-influenced media, then swept Chinese social media.
Examples
- 他对升职很佛系,随缘吧。He's zen about promotions — whatever happens, happens.
Similar slang
躺平 (lie flat)随缘 (let fate decide)