How to Say ‘Silly / Ditzy (often for women)’ in Traditional Chinese
三八
sān bā
[sānbā]
💬 Usage Tip: 三八 (sān bā) literally means "three eight". The numbers say nothing about meaning; it's simply the slang word for silly or ditzy.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: It's often said teasingly to a woman acting goofy, as in 你很三八耶. It's mild, but can feel condescending.
Phrase Breakdown
三八
sān bā
[sānbā]
silly
A term to describe someone who is obnoxiously playful or foolish.
她真是個三八，老是開些胡鬧的玩笑。
She's such a silly person, always cracking crazy jokes.
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