王八 (wáng bā) — softshell turtle; (slang) cuckold; bastard (used as an insult)
Definition
Literally 'softshell turtle,' but most commonly used today as a strong insult meaning 'bastard' (the turtle sense is rare in everyday speech).
noun
softshell turtle(slang) cuckoldbastard (used as an insult)
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 王八。Hé lǐ yǒu hěn duō wáng bā.There are many softshell turtles in the river.
- 王八！Nǐ zhēn shì gè wáng bā!You're such a bastard!
- 王八，。Bú yào jiào bié rén wáng bā, nà hěn nán tīng.Don't call people turtle/bastard, it's very offensive.
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