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Chinese · 中文
Translation
走开
Romanization
Zoukai
Pronunciation
dzoh-kye
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
走开 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "go away".
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FAQ
You say "走开" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Zoukai", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dzoh-kye".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "dzoh-kye" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Zoukai".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.