“我佛了” literally means “I Buddha’d” — yes, as in “Buddha.”In slang, it really means:
👉 “I’m speechless.”
👉 “I can’t even…”
👉 “This is too much to handle.”
“佛” (fó) sounds like “服” (fú). “我服了” means “to submit” or “to give in.”So “我佛了” can feel like saying: “I give up…” but with dramatic flair.
In Chinese culture, “佛” (Buddha) symbolizes peace, detachment, and not being bothered by the world. Saying “我佛了” is like taking a deep breath and going:
“This is beyond me… I shall remain calm like Buddha.”
Example:
Zhège jùqíng zhuǎnzhé… wǒ fó le.
这个剧情转折…我佛了。
This plot twist… I have no words.
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