傻瓜
shǎguā
The Chinese word for jackass is 傻瓜 (shǎguā).
傻瓜 is a noun used to describe a foolish or stupid person. It is common to direct this at someone by adding 你这个 (nǐ zhège) before the noun, which translates to "You jackass" or "You silly person."
Meaning: foolish or stupid person (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
傻瓜 is an informal term. While it can be used as a mild insult, 傻瓜 is often used affectionately between friends or couples to mean 'silly' or 'foolish'.
How do you pronounce it?
shǎguā
Did you know?
- The word 傻瓜 literally translates to 'stupid melon' in English. It is a common way to refer to a foolish person in Chinese.
- The concept of being easily fooled is baked into the word 'melon' in certain Chinese regional contexts. This is why the word 傻瓜 implies that the person is someone who is easily tricked or gullible.
- Using 傻瓜 to describe oneself in a self-deprecating way is a common social strategy in China to appear humble or approachable.
Examples in context
- 他真是个笨蛋！He is such a jackass!
- 他做的事真让人生气，真是个蠢货。The things he does are so frustrating, he is a real jackass.
- 你真是个傻逼！You're such a jackass!
- 别再做傻事了，呆子！Stop doing silly things, jackass!
- 他真是个傻瓜。Tā zhēn shì ge shǎguā.He is really a jackass.
Example conversation
Zihan and Junjie are discussing a mistake Junjie made.
- 俊杰 Junjie我不小心把钥匙锁在里面了。Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn bǎ yàoshi suǒ zài lǐmiàn le.I accidentally locked the keys inside.
- 梓涵 Zihan俊杰，你真是个傻瓜。Jùnjié, nǐ zhēnshì gè shǎguā.Junjie, you are such a jackass.
- 俊杰 Junjie我知道，我现在很后悔。Wǒ zhīdào, wǒ xiànzài hěn hòuhuǐ.I know, I really regret it now.
- 梓涵 Zihan没关系，我们叫锁匠吧。Méiguānxì, wǒmen jiào suǒshì ba.It's okay, let's call a locksmith.
