mafan

Derived from Mandarin, the term "ma'fan" (pronounced "ma" like mama/papa, and "fan" like football fan) is literally translated as "crazy annoyance".
Used by many foreigners in China, it expresses the feeling of chaotic despair, or an annoying situation.

Brian: How's that powerpoint presentation coming along?
Paul: It's... well, mafan. I don't think I'm going to get any sleep for the next 3 days, at least.

OR

Julia: So what's happening between you and Fred?
Amy: Mafan! He never told me he had a girlfriend, and now SHE's hating on me like a mofo.

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