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键盘侠 jiàn pán xiá

A "keyboard warrior" — someone bold and righteous online but passive in real life.

Literal translation
keyboard hero
When to use it

Derogatory. For people who talk big online but do nothing offline.

Origin

Coined to mock netizens who lecture others from behind a keyboard.

Examples
  • 键盘侠只会在网上喊口号。
    Keyboard warriors only shout slogans online.
Similar slang
杠精 (contrarian)喷子 (hater)
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