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糟糕
zāogāo
Description
糟糕是一个很常用的词，用来说事情不好或者情况很坏。
"糟糕" is a very common word used to say that something is bad or the situation is very bad.
当你忘了东西或者出问题时，可以说“糟糕！”
When you forget something or something goes wrong, you can say "糟糕!"
Meanings
糟糕zāogāo
Oh no! How terrible! (exclamation)
糟糕，我忘带手机了！
Oh no, I forgot to bring my phone!
糟糕zāogāo
bad; in a terrible state
今天的天气很糟糕。
The weather is terrible today.
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Notes
- Etymology
糟 means 'dregs/mess' and 糕 means 'cake', together implying a spoiled mess.
- Nuance
often used as a standalone exclamation like English 'oh no' or 'darn'.
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