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sand sculpture
a respelling of a vulgar word for idiot, now mostly meaning adorably goofy
- 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?
- Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.
When to say it
Say it about a friend in a silly costume video or a ridiculous meme that makes your day. Affectionate, playful, the original sting is long gone for most people.
Hear it in the wild
Zhège shǎdiāo shìpín xiào sǐ wǒ le.
This goofy video killed me.
Bié fā wǒ de shǎdiāo zhàopiàn!
Don't post my goofy photos!
Quick answers
What does 沙雕 mean?
a respelling of a vulgar word for idiot, now mostly meaning adorably goofy
When do people say 沙雕?
Say it about a friend in a silly costume video or a ridiculous meme that makes your day. Affectionate, playful, the original sting is long gone for most people.
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