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王八
wángbā
Description
“王八”本来是乌龟的意思，但现在常常用来骂人。
"王八" originally means turtle, but now it is often used as an insult.
它是一个很不客气的词，说话的时候要小心。
It is a very rude word, so be careful when using it.
Meanings
王八wángbā
turtle; tortoise (informal)
河里有一只大王八。
There is a big snapping turtle in the river.
王八wángbā
bastard; scoundrel (term of abuse)
你这个王八，真讨厌！
You bastard, you're really annoying!
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Notes
- Nuance
highly informal and often offensive; the compound 王八蛋 is an even stronger insult.
- Etymology
王 (king) + 八 (eight), long used colloquially to mean turtle/tortoise.
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