Basic Insults · Chinese
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Chinese · 中文
Translation
白痴
Romanization
Baichi
Pronunciation
bye-chir
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
白痴 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "idiot".
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FAQ
You say "白痴" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Baichi", and a simple pronunciation cue is "bye-chir".
This entry is marked as offensive. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "bye-chir" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Baichi".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.