Literal Translation: Counter-attack / reverse raid
Actual Meaning: An underdog rising from total obscurity, poverty, or academic failure to achieve triumphant, breathtaking victory.
Western Meme Parallel: The ultimate underdog comeback / Cinderella story
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ACG and web novel core trope (屌丝逆袭), encapsulating the resilient hope of Chinese working-class youth.
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