Tangping is a Chinese slang term that describes a personal rejection of societal pressures to overwork and achieve high levels of success. It serves as a cultural response to demanding labor practices, such as the 996 working hour system, which requires employees to work from morning until late at night for six days a week.
The term literally translates to "lying flat," signifying an individual's choice to "lie down flat and get over the beatings." By adopting this philosophy, individuals opt for a low-desire life characterized by minimal ambition and a withdrawal from the competitive pressures of modern society.