Definition
完蛋 is a colloquial expression meaning 'it's all over' or 'done for'. It's used when a situation has gone irreversibly wrong — like failing an exam, breaking something important, or getting caught. The literal meaning ('the egg is finished') doesn't translate; think of it as a strong, informal way to say 'screwed' or 'finished'. You can use it as a standalone exclamation or as a verb phrase (e.g., 完蛋了).
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(colloquial) to be done forto be finishedto be ruined
Examples
- ，完蛋。Wǒ de shǒujī diào shuǐ lǐ le, zhè cì zhēn de wán dàn le.My phone fell into the water — this time I'm really done for.
- ，完蛋。Rúguǒ kǎoshì bù jígé, wǒ jiù wán dàn le.If I fail the exam, I'm finished.
- ，完蛋。Bié dānxīn, hái méi dào wán dàn de shíhou ne.Don't worry, it's not time to give up yet.
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