酷毙了
kù bì le
The English phrase 'very cool' can be translated into Chinese as 酷毙了 (kù bì le).
The expression 酷毙了 is an informal way to describe something as extremely impressive or fashionable. Other ways to express similar sentiments include using 超酷 to mean 'super cool', which is common among younger generations in informal conversations. You might also use the colloquial 厉害 to express admiration, or the term 牛 to describe someone or something as exceptional, impressive or skillful.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 酷毙了 literally translates to 'cool to death'. The character 毙 (bì) means to kill or to die, which functions here to emphasize the intensity of the coolness.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
酷毙了 is highly informal and is best suited for casual conversations among friends or when describing pop culture. Other informal alternatives include 超酷 for 'super cool' and the colloquial 厉害, which is used to express admiration.
How do you pronounce it?
kù bì le
Did you know?
- If you use 牛 to mean 'cool' or 'impressive', you are essentially calling someone or something a 'cow'.
- The word 酷 was originally used in Chinese to mean 'cruel' or 'harsh' before it became a loanword for the English 'cool'.
- While 酷毙了 means 'extremely cool', the character 毙 is more commonly used in formal contexts to refer to the execution of criminals or the elimination of pests.
Examples in context
- 他的音乐非常酷。His music is very cool.
- 这个设计非常棒。This design is very cool.
- 这个电影超酷！This movie is super cool!
- 你们的表演太厉害了！Your performance was amazing!
- 你真牛，完成得如此美妙！You are awesome, you completed it so beautifully!
- 这辆新车真是酷毙了。Zhè liàng xīn chē zhēn shì kù bì le.This new car is truly very cool.
- 他的新发型酷毙了。Tā de xīn fà xíng kù bì le.His new hairstyle is very cool.
- 这部电影的特效酷毙了。Zhè bù diàn yǐng de tè xiào kù bì le.The special effects in this movie are very cool.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a new-style skateboard.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你看这个滑板。Wěi, nǐ kàn zhè ge huá bǎn.Wei, look at this skateboard.
- 伟 Wei哇，它的设计酷毙了！Wa, tā de shè jì kù bì le!Wow, its design is very cool!
- 梓涵 Zihan我也觉得很酷。Wǒ yě jué de hěn kù.I think it's cool too.
- 伟 Wei你会买一个吗？Nǐ huì mǎi yī gè ma?Are you going to buy one?
