How to Say ‘shit’ in Simplified Chinese
妈的
mā de
[mah duh]
🇨🇳 In China: [妈的] is a common curse in speech, but it's still rude and aggressive. You'll hear it far more from angry men or in rough joking than in polite everyday conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
妈
mā
[mah]
mom; mother
Literally means 'mother.' In this curse phrase, it is part of a vulgar expression of anger.
他一生气就骂“妈的”，听起来很粗鲁。
When he gets angry, he curses with 'mā de,' which sounds very rude.
的
de
[duh]
possessive particle
A very common grammar particle meaning 'of' or showing possession. In this phrase, it helps form a swear expression.
他说了一句“妈的”，大家都愣住了。
He said 'mā de,' and everyone froze for a moment.
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