REAL INTERNET CHINESE
stupid cunt, built from two harsh words
a harsh insult, roughly fucking idiot, said in rage or, between close friends, as rough teasing
- Who can you say it to?
- Close friends only Carries a swear or an insult. Only with people who would swear back.
- Out loud, or only typed?
- Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
- Is it still used?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Say it only in a real fight or as locker room teasing between buddies who both know it is a joke. Genuinely offensive when aimed with intent, not casual banter material.
Hear it in the wild
Nǐ shǎbī ma, zhè dōu néng xìn?
Are you an idiot, how could you believe that?
Nà sījī luàn bié chē, zhēn shǎbī.
That driver cut me off, total asshole.
Quick answers
What does 傻逼 mean?
a harsh insult, roughly fucking idiot, said in rage or, between close friends, as rough teasing
When do people say 傻逼?
Say it only in a real fight or as locker room teasing between buddies who both know it is a joke. Genuinely offensive when aimed with intent, not casual banter material.
When should you not say 傻逼?
One of the stronger insults in Mandarin. Only between very close friends who joke this way; aimed at anyone else it is fighting words, and in writing it can get you reported.
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