How to Say ‘idiot’ in Simplified Chinese
白痴
bái chī
[bye-chrr]
🇨🇳 In China: [白痴] sounds insulting, but it can also be used in a lighter scolding way than English [idiot], depending on tone. It still isn't safe with strangers.
Phrase Breakdown
白痴
bái chī
[bye-chrr]
idiot; moron
An insulting word for someone seen as very stupid. Stronger than simply saying someone made a mistake.
别像个白痴一样乱按按钮。
Don't press buttons randomly like an idiot.
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