我放屁了
Wǒ fàngpì le
The English phrase "I farted" is translated into Chinese as 我放屁了 (Wǒ fàngpì le).
The phrase is used to admit that one has released gas from the digestive system.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb phrase 放屁 (fàngpì) means "to release a fart," where 放 means "to release" and 屁 means "fart."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
我放屁了 is an informal and blunt phrase. It is only suitable for use with very close friends or family members.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Beijing, you can use the phrase 我放了一个屁 to mean "I let out a fart."
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 了 (le) at the end of 我放屁了 is an aspect particle indicating that the action of farting has already occurred.
How do you pronounce it?
Wǒ fàngpì le
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the phrase 放屁 is commonly used as a slang term meaning 'to talk nonsense' or 'to lie'. If someone says 你在放屁, they are telling you that what you are saying is complete rubbish.
- The word 屁 is used in the phrase 屁大用, meaning 'of very little use'. It implies that the value of an object is as insignificant as a fart.
- While 我放屁了 is blunt, people often use the word 排气 (páiqì), meaning 'to discharge gas', in medical or polite settings to avoid the word 'fart' entirely.
Examples in context
- 很抱歉，我刚刚放了一点儿气。I'm sorry, I just released some air.
- 我放屁了。I farted.
- 对不起，我放屁了。Duìbuqǐ, wǒ fàngpì le.Sorry, I farted.
- 刚才是我放屁了。Gāngcái shì wǒ fàngpì le.It was me who farted just now.
Example conversation
Jiayi and Wei are sitting together in a quiet room.
- 佳怡 Jiayi哎呀，我放屁了。Āiyā, wǒ fàngpì le.Oops, I farted.
- 伟 Wei味道好重啊！Wèidào hǎo zhòng a!The smell is so strong!
- 佳怡 Jiayi对不起，伟。Duìbuqǐ, Wěi.Sorry, Wei.
- 伟 Wei没关系，快开窗。Méiguānxì, kuài kāichuāng.It's okay, open the window quickly.
