闭嘴
bìzuǐ
The English phrase 'stfu' can be translated into Chinese as 闭嘴 (bìzuǐ).
The phrase 闭嘴 is used to tell someone to stop talking immediately. It is an aggressive and rude way to say "shut up".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb 闭 (close) and the noun 嘴 (mouth).
Which one should you use?
While 闭嘴 is a direct way to say "shut up", adding 给我 before it to form 给我闭嘴 increases the aggression and intensity, similar to saying "shut the hell up" in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
闭嘴 is highly informal and is considered rude or aggressive depending on the tone used.
How do you pronounce it?
bìzuǐ
Did you know?
- The word 闭 meaning 'close' is also used in the term 闭关, which refers to the historical practice of China isolating itself from the rest of the world.
- If you say 闭嘴 to an elder or a superior, it is not just seen as rude, but as a profound act of social defiance that breaks the core Confucian principle of 'respect for elders'.
- In online gaming culture, instead of using 闭嘴, players often use the term 闭麦 (close the mic), which is the digital equivalent of telling someone to shut up by cutting their audio.
Examples in context
- 你给我闭嘴！Nǐ gěi wǒ bì zuǐ!Shut up right now!
- 闭嘴，别说了。Bì zuǐ, bié shuō le.Shut up, stop talking.
- 真想让你闭嘴。Zhēn xiǎng ràng nǐ bì zuǐ.I really want you to shut up.
Example conversation
A heated argument between two roommates in a small apartment.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你能不能闭嘴？Nǐ néng bù néng bì zuǐ?Can you just shut up?
- 浩然 Haoran我在说事实！Wǒ zài shuō shì shí!I'm telling the truth!
- 晓雯 Xiaowen闭嘴，我不想听了。Bì zuǐ, wǒ bù xiǎng tīng le.Shut up, I don't want to listen anymore.
- 浩然 Haoran你太烦人了。Nǐ tài fán rén le.You are so annoying.
