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🛡️ The Noble Scapegoat

背锅侠

bèi guō xiá
🔍 The Literal vs Pragmatic Vibe

Literal Translation: Wok-carrying knight / superhero

Actual Meaning: The unlucky employee or official designated to take 100% of the public blame and punishment for leadership's systemic failure.

Western Meme Parallel: The designated fall guy / Corporate scapegoat

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🚨 15% - High risk to self-identify to boss
💬 Real-World WeChat Dialogue Context
Intern
The VP promised the feature, but when it failed, they fired the temp contractor.
Senior
The classic 背锅侠. Happens every quarter.
📜 Cultural Lore & Origin

Combines '背锅' (bearing the wok) with '侠' (martial arts chivalrous hero), honoring the tragic fate of corporate scapegoats.

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