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sWEAR
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操你妈
#1
Cào nǐ mā
Fuck you / Go fuck yourslef
The most common your to tell someone to “go fuck theirselfs”. However it is considered very offensive and is really only used when someone is very angry. Literal Translation: Fuck your mother
你吗的
#2
Nǐ ma de
Damn you / F you
Another colloquial expression to express mild anger or frustration toward someone. However it is a lot less offensive than saying “操你妈 (Cào nǐ mā)”. For example it could be similar to saying “Damn you” in English. Literal Translation: Your mother’s
去你的
#3
Qù nǐ de
Get lost / Go to hell
An expression to essential tell someone to leave your vicinity. Similar English phrases may be “Get lost” or “Go to hell”. Literal Translation: Screw you
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傻逼
#4
Shǎbī
Dumbass / Moron
Commonly used to describe someone who is acting foolish or making a stupid mistake. It is also used often in a joking context among friends. Similar to calling someone a “moron” or “dumbass” in English. Literal Translation: Idiot
混蛋
#5
Húndàn
Bastard / Jerk
This word carries more weight and is not usually used in a joking context. It is used to describe someone who is behaving truthfully. Roughly similar to “asshole”, “Bastard”, or “Jerk”. Literal Translation: Mix egg
神经病
#6
Shénjīngbìng
Crazy / Psycho / Insane
A slang word used to describe someone or A term used to describe someone’s current mental state in sort of a criticising manner. However it is used commonly among friends to tell someone they are essentially “out of their mind”. Similar English words could be “crazy”, “psycho”, or “Insane”. Literal Translation: Nerve disease
王八蛋
#7
Wángbā dàn
Asshole / Dickhead
A slang term used to insult someone’s mean or arrogant behaviors. Similar to calling someone an “asshole” or a “dickhead” in English. Literal Translation: Turtle egg
娘娘腔
#8
Niángniáng qiāng
Pussy / Wimp
Used to describe a man who acts in a feminine manner and has adopted certain feminine traits or expressions. Similar to calling someone a “sissy,” “pussy,” or “wimp” in English. Literal Translation: Sissy
变态
#9
Biàntài
Perverted / Abnormal
Used to describe someone that deviates from the normal in an abnormal or twisted way. In most cases it can be referring to someone’s sexual preferences. But it can also be used to describe how they act in general. Similar English words may be “perverted” or “abnormal”. Literal Translation: Abnormal
猪脑子
#10
Zhū nǎozi
Pea brain
Commonly used to describe someone who isn’t very intelligent and is perceived as foolish. Someone who doesn’t think before they act. A similar saying in English could be “pea brain”. Literal Translation: Pig brain
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哥们
#1
Gēmen
Bro / Dude / Mate / Buddy / Pal
An informal and casual way to refer to a male friend similar to the use of “Bro” and “Dude”. It is used more commonly in the younger generation among friends. Unlike the word “兄弟(xiōngdì)” which is used more broadly by many different generations and is perceived as slightly more polite and formal. Literal Translation: Dude
六六六
#2
Liù Liù Liù
Great job / Well done / Bravo
A common colloquial expression to show admiration, approval, or to praise someone for something they have done. Similar to saying “great job” or “bravo”. It is generally considered informal or casual and it is common to see online. Literal Translation: 666
我靠
#3
Wǒ kào
I don’t give a damn
A common slang phrase to express indifference or to dismiss something as unimportant. Similar English phrases may be “I don’t give a damn” or “Don’t make a difference to me”. Literal Translation: To me, the clock doesn’t make a difference
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大爷的
#4
Dàyé de
Get to the point
Another common that conveys dissatisfaction, irritation, or annoyance. Similar to saying “for goodness’ sake” or “for crying out loud” in English. Literal Translation: Old man’s
算了
#5
Suànle
Never mind / Forget about it
A colloquial expression used to disregard something as unimportant. Similar to saying “forget about it” or “never mind” in English. Literal Translation: To calculate
菜鸟
#6
Càiniǎo
Rookie
A colloquial term used to describe someone who is a novice level or beginner in a particular field or activity. A very similar translation for this may be “Rookie”. Literal Translation: Vegetable bird
一根筋
#7
Yī gēn jīn
Stubborn / Determined
Refers to a person who is very determined to a single goal and is not easily distracted from achieving it. This person could also be described as “Stubborn”, “Single-minded”, or “Persistant”. Literal Translation: One vein
愣头青
#8
Lèng tóu qīng
Youngster / Hooligan
Refers a person of youth who can act recklessly because of their lack of awareness, maturity, or world knowledge. Can be used teasingly similar to the word “youngster” or “hooligan” in English. Literal Translation: Stunned green head
装逼
#9
Zhuāng bī
What the fuck are you doing?
A vulgar yet commonly used colloquial phrase phrase to rudely address someone in two different ways. Either to ask “where the fuck are you going?” when they are heading somewhere that you are not. Or to ask “what the fuck are you doing” when they are messing or screwing things up. Literal Translation: To decorate with force