觀音兵

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Chinese

Guanyin; Guanyin
soldiers; a force; an army
soldiers; a force; an army; weapons; arms; military; warlike
 
trad. (觀音兵) 觀音
simp. (观音兵) 观音

Etymology

Literally, “a soldier for the goddess Guanyin” ― completely loyal and obedient.

Pronunciation


Noun

觀音兵

  1. (chiefly Cantonese, slang) pathetic guy who would do everything for a girl (in a hardly reciprocated relationship); friendzoned suitor; doormat; simp

See also

  • 收兵 (shōubīng, “to enlist such soldiers”)