How to Say ‘Damn it!’ in Simplified Chinese
该死的!
gāi sǐ de
[guy srr de]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding 的 (de) turns a word into a describing word. So 该死的 can also come before a noun, as in 该死的电脑 "damn computer".
Phrase Breakdown
该死
gāi sǐ
[guy srr]
damn
An expression of annoyance or anger, often towards an object, situation, or person.
该死的电脑又坏了！
The damn computer is broken again!
的
de
[de]
emphatic particle
Added after a word to make an exclamation or describe something; here it turns a curse into 'damn it'.
这该死的天气!
This damn weather!
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