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⚙️ Overachieving Menace

卷王

juǎn wáng
🔍 The Literal vs Pragmatic Vibe

Literal Translation: King of Involution

Actual Meaning: The hyper-competitive colleague who voluntarily works through holidays, setting unrealistic benchmarks that ruin it for everyone.

Western Meme Parallel: The ultimate try-hard / Corporate gunner

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👀 30% - Might sound like whining
💬 Real-World WeChat Dialogue Context
Tom
David submitted his quarterly report at 4 AM on Sunday.
Jerry
Classic 卷王. Ruining the curve for all of us.
📜 Cultural Lore & Origin

A satirical badge of honor and frustration coined on Chinese tech campus forums for individuals who turn everyday duties into brutal competitions.

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