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Has zero relation to buses or transportation. AAVE slang for food that tastes overwhelmingly, stupendously delicious.
| Chinese | Pinyin | Literal Meaning | Best Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 好吃到跺脚 | hǎo chī dào duò jiǎo | Delicious to the point of foot stomping | TikTok food reviewer trope |
| 直接封神 | zhí jiē fēng shén | Directly crowned a deity | Food entering god-tier status |
| 舌尖升天 | shé jiān shēng tiān | Tongue ascending to heaven | Culinary bliss |
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When food is extraordinarily good in China, netizens describe it as '好吃到跺脚' (so good you stomp your feet), '舌尖封神' (deified on the tongue), or the viral praise '绝绝子' (absolute perfection).
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