REAL INTERNET CHINESE
so what then
yeah and? a shameless so-what comeback
- Who can you say it to?
- Friends and coworkers Normal among people your own age. Skip it with elders, clients and officials.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
- Is it still used?
- Hot right now In heavy use at the moment.
When to say it
The ultimate shameless reply. Someone points out you ate the last dumpling, stayed up until 4am, or bought another pair of shoes. Nà zǎ le. It owns the flaw with zero apology. Bold and funny with friends, plain rude to strangers or elders.
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Wǒ jiù xǐhuan áoyè, nà zǎ le?
I like staying up late, so what?
Yòu mǎi nǎichá le? Nà zǎ le.
Bought bubble tea again? And?
Quick answers
What does 那咋了 mean?
yeah and? a shameless so-what comeback
When do people say 那咋了?
The ultimate shameless reply. Someone points out you ate the last dumpling, stayed up until 4am, or bought another pair of shoes. Nà zǎ le. It owns the flaw with zero apology. Bold and funny with friends, plain rude to strangers or elders.
When should you not say 那咋了?
Playful defiance with friends only. Saying it to parents, teachers, or your boss is genuinely rude.
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