屁民
Chinese · Mandarin
Romanisation pìmín
What it means
Contemptuous or self-mocking term for powerless ordinary people.
Literally “fart people”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “pee min”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Often social or political sarcasm.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Often social or political sarcasm. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.