戏精
Xì jīng
This term usually describes someone who is obsessed with acting.
In the beginning, the phrase was used to describe people who are good at acting. However, it now has a meaning that is similar to “attention whore”.
In a way, this term has a negative connotation. It does not necessarily mean that the person is good at acting but instead, is a drama queen. Generally used on someone who gets easily upset or angry over small problems.
To break down the word:
戏 means act or to act
精 has multiple meanings but generally refers to the ability to do something or being good at something.