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yygq yīn yáng guài qì

Being passive-aggressive — saying things in a weird, insinuating tone instead of directly.

Literal translation
yin-yang strange energy (abbreviated)
When to use it

Calling out snark: "Don't be yygq, say it directly."

Origin

Abbreviation of 阴阳怪气, a classic idiom revived as internet slang for shady remarks.

Examples
  • 有话直说,别yygq。
    Say it straight — don't be passive-aggressive.
Similar slang
内涵 (insinuate)阴阳人 (yin-yang person)
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