撒泼 (sā pō) — to throw a tantrum, to make a scene (in a rude/unreasonable way)
Definition
Verb phrase meaning to throw a loud, rude tantrum in public — stronger and more vulgar than 哭闹 or 发脾气; usually describes an adult behaving shamelessly to get their way.
verb
to throw a tantrumto make a scene (in a rude/unreasonable way)
Examples
- 撒泼。Tā yòu zài diàn lǐ sā pō le.She is throwing a tantrum in the store again.
- 。Tā hē zuì le jiù kāi shǐ sā qǐ pō lái.He got drunk and started throwing a tantrum.
- 撒泼。Bié zài guǎng chǎng sā pō.Don't make a scene in the square.
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