操你妈
cāo nǐ mā
Go f yourself · trad. 操你媽
操你妈 is an extremely vulgar and offensive phrase in Mandarin Chinese, directly equivalent to 'f*** your mother' or 'go f*** yourself' in English. It is considered one of the most severe insults and should never be used in polite or even impolite conversation.
When to use it
Extremely vulgar and highly offensive. This phrase is used to express extreme anger, contempt, or to provoke a fight. There are no polite or formal alternatives, and using it will almost certainly lead to serious conflict. It is strongly advised to avoid such language entirely.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “TSAO nee MAA.” The first character 操 (cào) is a falling tone, the second 你 (nǐ) is a dipping tone (a half third-tone), and the third 妈 (mā) is a high flat tone.
Other ways to say it
- 滚你妈的gǔn nǐ mā descram your mother's [expletive] (very vulgar)
- 去死吧qù sǐ bago die (extremely aggressive)
- 滚蛋gǔn dànscram, you egg/bastard (rude, dismissive)
Examples
你再说一句，我就操你妈！
nǐ zài shuō yí jù ， wǒ jiù cāo nǐ mā ！
If you say one more word, I'll f*** your mother!
操你妈的，你给我滚！
cāo nǐ mā de ， nǐ gěi wǒ gǔn ！
F*** your mother, get out of here!
他气得大骂：'去死吧你！'
tā qì dé dà mà ：' qù sǐ ba nǐ ！'
He was so angry he cursed: 'Go die!'
Pro tip: This phrase is one of the most severe verbal insults in Chinese culture, similar to its English counterpart. Using it is a direct challenge and will almost certainly escalate any conflict to a physical altercation or irreparable damage to relationships. Exercise extreme caution and avoid its use.
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和平 · Peace钱 · Money闭嘴 · Shut up
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