How to Say ‘You fool!’ in Simplified Chinese
你这个笨蛋!
nǐ zhè gè bèn dàn
[nee juh guh bèndàn]
Phrase Breakdown
你这个
nǐ zhè gè
you (this kind of)...
你这个 (nǐ zhège) introduces a label for the person you're talking to, often in anger or teasing. 个 is light and quick.
你这个家伙!
You rascal!
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.
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
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.
笨蛋!
bèn dàn
dummy! / fool!
笨蛋 (bèndàn) literally means 'stupid egg'. It is a milder insult, often used playfully between friends. Both syllables are falling 4th tones.
我真是个笨蛋。
I'm such a fool.
Words in this phrase
笨蛋
bèn dàn
[bèndàn]
idiot; fool
Mild insult for a stupid person; can be teasing.
你这个笨蛋!
You idiot!
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