Definition
撒野 means 'to behave boorishly or atrociously' — losing self-control and acting rudely or wildly in public. It's a separable verb-object compound (离合词): the object 野 can be split off with measure words, modifiers, or aspect markers (撒什么野, 撒了一通野). You usually use it to criticize someone's unacceptable behavior, often with a tone of disapproval or exasperation.
v.o.
to behave boorishlyto act wildlyto throw a tantrum
Examples
- 撒野,。Tā zài shāngchǎng lǐ dà sā yě, bèi bǎo'ān dài zǒu le.He made a big scene in the mall and was taken away by security.
- ?Nǐ dào zhèlǐ lái sā shénme yě?What are you doing causing trouble here?
- 。Háizi men hē le kāfēi jiù kāishǐ sā qǐ yě lái.After drinking coffee, the kids started acting wild.
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