How to Say ‘asshole’ in Simplified Chinese
王八蛋
wáng bā dàn
[wahng-bah-dan]
🇨🇳 In China: [王八蛋] is a strong, very common insult with a lot of bite. Because it feels vivid and personal, saying it to a stranger can escalate things fast.
Phrase Breakdown
王八蛋
wáng bā dàn
[wahng-bah-dan]
bastard; son of a bitch
A very strong insult for a contemptible person. It is highly offensive and often used in heated anger.
他背后捅刀子，真是个王八蛋。
He stabbed me in the back; he's such a bastard.
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