打螺丝

• 拼音: dǎ luó sī
• 汉字拆解: 打 (fasten / work on) + 螺丝 (screws) -> repetitive assembly-style labor.

含义

To do repetitive, low-autonomy labor or routine work.

Originally factory-like, it now describes monotonous office tasks too. The tone is self-deprecating and can imply feeling like a small cog.

例句

1. 今天继续打螺丝，表格填不完。
2. 他不想天天打螺丝，准备转岗。
3. 实习第一周主要在打螺丝。

用法指南

语境: workplace, group chats, social media

语气: self-mocking, weary

正确说法

• 做重复杂活时自嘲打螺丝。（Use it for repetitive routine tasks.）

错误说法

• 用它贬低真正的一线工人。（Avoid classist disrespect.）

常见错误

• Assuming it only applies to factories; office routine can be metaphorical 打螺丝.

起源与历史

From literally screwing bolts on an assembly line, extended to repetitive work.

文化背景

时代: 2010s-2020s

世代: Gen Z, Millennials, and mainstream internet users

社会背景: Urban students, workers, and online communities

地区说明: Young workers use it to describe alienation in both factory and office jobs.