Meaning:
Literally translated as “electronic wooden fish,” this is a mobile app that helps people to drum a virtual wooden fish to practice Buddhist meditations. Normally people would strike a wooden fish as they recite Buddhist sutras, with the continuous action and sound of the wooden fish drum reminding them that there is no end to Buddhist practice. The first generation of the electronic wooden fish was a sutra prompter connected to the computer in the shape of a wooden fish, reportedly invented by the Japanese. Chinese netizens later developed a mobile app that went viral late last year. Many users say it helps them to decompress and calm down.
Example:
A: 我最近总是忍不住发火。
Wǒ zuìjìn zǒngshì rěnbúzhù fāhuǒ。
It’s been difficult for me to control my temper lately.
B: 下载一个电子木鱼试试，据说敲一敲能让你变平和。
Xiàzǎi yīgè diànzǐ mùyú shìshì，jùshuō qiāoyīqiāo néng ràng nǐ biàn pínghé。
Try the “electronic wooden fish” app. Drumming it on your phone screen may help you become peaceful.