How to Say ‘You're an idiot.’ in Traditional Chinese
你是笨蛋
nǐ shì bèn dàn
[nǐ shir bèndàn]
💬 Usage Tip: Labeling someone with a noun needs 是. Compare 你很機車, where the insult works as a describing word and 是 drops out.
Phrase Breakdown
你
nǐ
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
你今天看起來很高興。
You look happy today.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
The basic verb meaning 'to be' in statements of identity or description.
這些都是你愛吃的菜。
These are all dishes you like to eat.
笨蛋
bèn dàn
[bèndàn]
fool; dummy
A mild insult meaning stupid person; can be used affectionately.
笨蛋，鑰匙在這裡啦。
Dummy, the keys are right here.
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