下流话 (xià liú huà) — obscenities; vulgar language
Definition
Vulgar or obscene words, typically used as a count noun (一点下流话, 几句下流话). Stronger and more sexually explicit than 脏话 (general profanity/swear words).
noun
obscenitiesvulgar language
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Examples
- 下流话。Tā shuō huà shí zǒng shì dài hěn duō xià liú huà.He always uses a lot of obscenities when he speaks.
- 下流话，。Zhè bù diàn yǐng lǐ yǒu hěn duō xià liú huà, bú shì hé hái zi kàn.This movie has a lot of vulgar language, not suitable for children.
- 下流话。Zài gōng gòng chǎng hé shuō xià liú huà shì bù lǐ mào de.Saying obscenities in public is impolite.
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