孽种 (niè chóng) — seeds of misfortune; the root of future calamity; (derogatory) bastard; wretched offspring
Definition
A strong literary insult combining 'bastard' and 'bringer of misfortune' — a cursed offspring said to cause future calamity. Used in old novels and curses, not everyday speech.
noun
seeds of misfortunethe root of future calamity(derogatory) bastardwretched offspring
Examples
- 孽种，。Zhè ge hái zi yì chū shēng jiù bèi chēng wéi niè chóng, yīn wèi tā dài lái le è yùn.This child was called a bastard from birth because he brought bad luck.
- 孽种。Jiù xiǎo shuō lǐ cháng bǎ jiān chén chēng wéi guó jiā zhī niè chóng.In old novels, treacherous ministers are often called the seeds of the nation's misfortune.
- ：“孽种，！”Tā mà dào: "zhè ge niè chóng, jìng gǎn bèi pàn jiā zú!"He cursed: 'This bastard dares to betray the family!'
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