"摸鱼" (mō yú)is a popular Chinese internet slang term, derived from the idiom "浑水摸鱼" (hún shuǐ mō yú), which originally meant to take advantage in a chaotic situation. Over time, it has evolved to describe the modern internet slang behavior of slacking off, being unproductive, or not putting in effort during work hours.
When work begins to consume life, the scenes during peak hours are overwhelming: the streets, subway stations, and train carriages are packed with people, creating a sea of humanity, with crowds surging and shoulders brushing against each other. In the urban jungle made of steel and concrete, people strive to find their way in life. The life of an ordinary person is simple yet rich and colorful. Amidst the confusion and bewilderment of a big city, people seek solace through "摸鱼" (mō yú).
The glass fish tank and the screen reflect each other like two mirrors, making it hard to tell who is inside the tank and who is outside. Perhaps, our lives are a migration between the digital and the real, constantly shuttling between virtual pixels and tangible flesh. We think we are working busily and living genuinely, but we may not realize that we may be goldfish in the tank, being gently nudged by someone's finger on the water's surface.
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- dreamina
- hailuo
- kling
- midjourney
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