REAL INTERNET CHINESE
a woman made of dregs
the female counterpart of the scumbag boyfriend: lies, uses people, moves on guilt-free
- 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
Same crime sheet, different pronoun: keeps three people warm at once, splits the bills unevenly, cries on cue when caught. Flies fastest in comment sections and post-breakup debriefs. Note it gets thrown at women quickly, sometimes just for dating around, so check what someone actually did before repeating it.
Hear it in the wild
Jù lǐ nàge zhā nǚ yòu sāhuǎng le.
That scummy character lied again this episode.
Bié tì zhā nǚ shuōhuà, tā zài piàn nǐ.
Don't defend her, she is playing you.
Quick answers
What does 渣女 mean?
the female counterpart of the scumbag boyfriend: lies, uses people, moves on guilt-free
When do people say 渣女?
Same crime sheet, different pronoun: keeps three people warm at once, splits the bills unevenly, cries on cue when caught. Flies fastest in comment sections and post-breakup debriefs. Note it gets thrown at women quickly, sometimes just for dating around, so check what someone actually did before repeating it.
When should you not say 渣女?
An accusation, not banter: aimed at a real person it is a public verdict and bystanders will pile on.
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