意味
Describes a relaxed, indifferent attitude towards life and competition.
文化的背景
The term is a reaction to 'Involution' ({内卷|nèijuǎn}). It's a way for young people to protect their mental health in a hyper-competitive society. The original 'Buddha-like men' ({佛系男子|fóxì nánzǐ}) were criticized for not contributing to the economy or birth rate, but they saw it as personal freedom. Similar to the 'Quiet Quitting' trend in the West, {佛系|fóxì} represents a boundary-setting exercise at work.
Use it for self-defense
When someone pressures you to do something you don't want to do, saying '{我很佛系|Wǒ hěn fóxì}' is a polite way to say 'I don't care enough to try.'
Not for your boss
Never tell your boss you are {佛系|fóxì} about your KPIs unless you want to be 'Buddha-like' about your unemployment.
意味
Describes a relaxed, indifferent attitude towards life and competition.
Use it for self-defense
When someone pressures you to do something you don't want to do, saying '{我很佛系|Wǒ hěn fóxì}' is a polite way to say 'I don't care enough to try.'
Not for your boss
Never tell your boss you are {佛系|fóxì} about your KPIs unless you want to be 'Buddha-like' about your unemployment.
The 'Triple' response
Memorize '都行，可以，没关系' (Dōu xíng, kěyǐ, méiguānxì). It's the ultimate {佛系|fóxì} mantra.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct slang term.
{他不追求名利，生活过得很___。|Tā bù zhuīqiú mínglì, shēnghuó guòdé hěn ___.}
{佛系|fóxì} describes the lifestyle of not chasing fame or fortune.
Which of the following best describes a 'Buddha-like fan' ({佛系追星|fóxì zhuīxīng})?
A 'Buddha-like fan' is someone who...
{佛系|fóxì} implies a lack of conflict and a calm attitude.
Match the 'Buddha-like' response to the situation.
Situation: You missed the last train home.
The second option shows the calm, accepting attitude of {佛系|fóxì}.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
The Buddha-like Lifestyle
Attitude
- • No competition
- • No desire
- • No anger
Phrases
- • Anything is fine
- • It's okay
- • Whatever
練習問題バンク
3 問題{他不追求名利，生活过得很___。|Tā bù zhuīqiú mínglì, shēnghuó guòdé hěn ___.}
{佛系|fóxì} describes the lifestyle of not chasing fame or fortune.
A 'Buddha-like fan' is someone who...
{佛系|fóxì} implies a lack of conflict and a calm attitude.
Situation: You missed the last train home.
The second option shows the calm, accepting attitude of {佛系|fóxì}.
🎉 スコア： /3
よくある質問
3 問Generally no. Most people understand it as a secular metaphor for calmness. However, don't use it in a mocking way inside a temple.
Yes! It often implies a healthy level of emotional maturity and stability.
The opposite would be {狼性|lángxì} (wolf-like), which describes someone very aggressive and competitive.
関連フレーズ
{躺平|tǎngpíng}
similarLying flat; doing the bare minimum to survive.
{随缘|suíyuán}
synonymTo go with fate/flow.
{内卷|nèijuǎn}
contrastInvolution; intense competition with no benefit.
{淡定|dàndìng}
similarCalm and collected.
