How to Say ‘Shut up’ in Simplified Chinese
闭嘴
bì zuǐ
[bi zu-ay]
💬 Usage Tip: [闭嘴] is literally [close] + [mouth], a very common Chinese pattern where two short words make a blunt command. You can spot the same compact style in insults and orders like [滚开].
🇨🇳 In China: [闭嘴] is harsh and openly confrontational. Adults do say it, but using it with strangers or anyone above you can escalate things fast.
Phrase Breakdown
闭嘴
bì zuǐ
[bi zu-ay]
shut up
A command to stop talking, often used rudely.
你能不能闭嘴，我需要专注。
Can you shut up? I need to concentrate.
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