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牛马哈哈哈
niúmǎ hāhāha
Description
"牛马"是网上很火的词，很多年轻人用它来说自己工作很累，就像牛和马一样辛苦。
"牛马" is a popular online term used by many young people to describe their hard work, just like oxen and horses.
后面加上"哈哈哈"，是一种自己笑自己的感觉，又累又无奈。
Adding "哈哈哈" at the end expresses a self-mocking feeling, both tired and helpless.
Meanings
牛马niúmǎ
slang for an overworked employee; a work drudge
我每天加班，真是个牛马。
I work overtime every day; I'm like a beast of burden.
哈哈哈hāhāha
laughing out loud (in chat)
你太好笑了，哈哈哈。
You're so funny, hahaha.
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Notes
- Etymology
牛 (ox) + 马 (horse), animals used for hard labor, so it means an overworked worker.
- Nuance
self-mocking internet slang; the 哈哈哈 softens complaints into helpless laughter.
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