How to Say ‘You're such a bastard!’ in Simplified Chinese
你真是个混蛋!
nǐ zhēn shì gè hùn dàn
[nee zhen shi guh hoon dan]
💬 Usage Tip: 真是个 (zhēn shì gè) + noun means "you're a real ___". You can swap in a kinder word too: 你真是个天才 "you're a real genius".
Phrase Breakdown
你真是
nǐ zhēn shì
you really are
真 (really) adds emphasis before 是 (are). Say it nǐ zhēn shì.
你真是太好了。
You are really so kind.
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
真是
zhēn shì
[zhen shi]
really
Expressing surprise or emphasis.
真是太可惜了。
It's really such a pity.
个混蛋!
gè hùn dàn
a bastard!
个 is the measure word, like 'a', and is said lightly. 混蛋 (hún dàn) is a strong insult meaning 'bastard' or 'jerk'.
他是个混蛋。
He is a bastard.
Words in this phrase
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns in spoken Chinese.
这个颜色很温柔。
This color is very soft and gentle.
混蛋
hùn dàn
[hoon dan]
bastard
A derogatory term for someone perceived as unpleasant or despicable.
你这个混蛋，竟敢骗我！
You bastard, how dare you trick me!
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