If you\u2019ve dived deep enough into Chinese, you\u2019ll see that this language has slang words like English too. For instance, \u571f (t\u01d4) is similar to tacky in English slang words, meaning old-fashioned. There are several reasons you should learn cool Chinese words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning cool words in Chinese makes you sound more like a Chinese native. They will enhance your daily communication in China. You\u2019ll also be able to impress your native Chinese friends and fit in the gang! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, cool Chinese words are also fun to learn. It will largely increase your interest and motivation in learning Chinese. You can immerse in-depth into the Chinese language and learn faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These cool Chinese words or slang words are also essential elements of Chinese culture. By learning these words, you can spare yourself from the embarrassment of misunderstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 Cool Chinese Words for Chinese Learners <\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. \u571f (t\u01d4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u571f (t\u01d4) is soil or dust when being translated literally. However, it has a different meaning in Chinese. People use \u571f (t\u01d4) to belittle someone or something outdated or old-fashioned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has a similar meaning to \u201cpeasant\u201d in English slang. People initially used it for peasants who worked with soil and looked less elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: <\/strong> Its translation in English is \u201cGod.\u201d Chinese people use it to praise someone with godly skills. For instance, \u7537\u795e(n\u00e1n sh\u00e9n) means an ideal man, and \u80a1\u795e (g\u01d4 sh\u00e9n) is for people who are skilled at the stock market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chinese people even further exaggregate with the words YYDS in Chinese<\/a>, which is defined as eternal God (\u6c38\u8fdc\u7684\u795e, y\u01d2ngyu\u01cen de sh\u00e9n). It is similar to the English slang word \u201dGOAT,\u201c meaning \u201cGreatest of All Time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u7b97 (su\u00e0n) means to count something. But \u7b97\u4e86 (su\u00e0n le) has the meaning of \u201cwhatever,\u201d \u201cforget about it,\u201d or \u201clet it go.\u201d We also use it to wrap up something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use this word in both everyday scenarios or more serious situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: <\/strong> This is more like a number slang for the Chinese word \u5c31\u662f(ji\u00f9 sh\u00ec), meaning \u201cexactly\u201d or \u201cprecisely.\u201d It is widely used on the Internet for online chatting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The term \u5c31\u662f(ji\u00f9 sh\u00ec) is used in all kinds of situation, like \u8fd9\u5c31\u662f\u6211\u4eec\u516c\u53f8\u7684\u6587\u5316 \u2013 This is the culture of our company. However, 94 is used more for daily occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u5c31\u662f\uff0c\u6211\u4e5f\u8fd9\u4e48\u89c9\u5f97\u3002 It is a short form of the word \u201c\u4eb2\u7231\u7684 (q\u012bn \u00e0i de),\u201d which means \u201cdear\u201d or \u201cdearest\u201d. \u201c\u4eb2(q\u012bn)\u201d is also a modern way equivalent to \u201cbaby\u201d or \u201cbae\u201d in the Western. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, Chinese people use this word as a polite way to greet. Before starting a conversation, many customer service staff will say \u201c\u4eb2(q\u012bn)\u201d to their customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> The Chinese people use the word \u54e5\u4eec (g\u0113 men), which means \u201cbro\u201d or \u201cbuddy\u201d in English. It is more like a ride-or-die brotherhood for the Chinese people. We often use this word for our close friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u9189(zu\u00ec) means drunk, but this word has more extensive meanings. \u4e5f\u662f\u9189\u4e86 (y\u011b sh\u00ec zu\u00ec le) is used to show dissatisfaction or speechlessness towards something ridiculous in a gentle way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Literally translated to \u201cI must also be drunk\u201d, Chinese people say it with the message of \u201cI cannot understand you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u4ed6\u4e3a\u4e86\u6e38\u620f\u5e9f\u5bdd\u5fd8\u98df\uff0c\u6211\u4e5f\u662f\u9189\u4e86\u3002 The word \u4f60\u884c\u4f60\u4e0a (n\u01d0 x\u00edng n\u01d0 sh\u00e0ng) is often used when people are annoyed or to challenge another person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people will say \u4f60\u884c\u4f60\u4e0a\uff0c\u4e0d\u884c\u522bbb. The literal translation is \u201cyou can you up, no can no bb.\u201d; And the actual meaning is \u201cif you can do it, then you do it. If you can\u2019t do it, don\u2019t say it\u2019s simple or don\u2019t criticise others.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u53bb\u4f60\u7684! (q\u00f9 n\u01d0 de!) can be used in both harmless and rude ways. You can jokingly say \u53bb\u4f60\u7684! (q\u00f9 n\u01d0 de!) to mean \u201cgo away\u201d. You can also say it as one of the bad words in Chinese<\/a> to mean \u201cf*ck off!\u201d with a higher tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong> \u95e8 (m\u00e9n) means door, and the word \u6ca1\u95e8\u513f (m\u00e9i m\u00e9n er) literally translates to \u201cno door\u201d. To be more precise, it means \u201cno way\u201d in Chinese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: <\/strong> If you have come this far – Congratulations! I hope you find these cool Chinese words interesting and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u4ed6\u7684\u6253\u626e\u5f88\u571f\u3002
(T\u0101 de d\u01ceb\u00e0n h\u011bn t\u01d4)
His outfit is outdated. <\/p>\n\n\n![\"Best](\"https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/53c7e666f447d4ab3b000392\/master\/w_1440,h_960,c_limit\/ss08-best-movie-nerds-superbad.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n2. \u795e (sh\u00e9n) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u5468\u6770\u4f26\u662f\u6211\u7684\u7537\u795e\u3002
(Zh\u014du ji\u00e9 l\u00fan sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de n\u00e1n sh\u00e9n.)
Jay Chou is my ideal man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. \u7b97\u4e86 (su\u00e0n le)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u7b97\u4e86\uff0c\u522b\u518d\u63d0\u8fd9\u4ef6\u4e8b\u4e86\u3002
(Su\u00e0n le, bi\u00e9 z\u00e0i t\u00ed zh\u00e8 ji\u00e0n sh\u00ec le.)
Forget it, don’t mention it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. 94 \u4e5d\u56db (ji\u01d4 s\u00ec) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u4ed6\u5531\u6b4c\u771f\u68d2\u3002
(T\u0101 Ch\u00e0ngg\u0113 zh\u0113n b\u00e0ng.)
He sings great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Ji\u00f9sh\u00ec, w\u01d2 y\u011b zh\u00e8me ju\u00e9d\u00e9.)
Exactly, I think so too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. \u4eb2 (q\u012bn)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u4eb2\uff0c\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u53ef\u4ee5\u5e2e\u5230\u4f60\u7684\u5417\uff1f
(Q\u012bn, y\u01d2u sh\u00e9 me k\u011by\u01d0 b\u0101ng d\u00e0o n\u01d0 de ma?)
Dear, is there anything I can help you with?<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. \u54e5\u4eec (g\u0113 men)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u8fd9\u662f\u6211\u7684\u597d\u54e5\u4eec\u3002
(Zh\u00e8 sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de h\u01ceo g\u0113men.)
This is my buddy.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"person](\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1582578598774-a377d4b32223?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80\")
7. \u4e5f\u662f\u9189\u4e86 (y\u011b sh\u00ec zu\u00ec le)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(T\u0101 w\u00e8ile y\u00f3ux\u00ec f\u00e8iq\u01d0nw\u00e0ngsh\u00ed, w\u01d2 y\u011bsh\u00ec zu\u00ecle.)
He forgets all about eating and sleeping for the game. I totally cannot understand him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8. \u4f60\u884c\u4f60\u4e0a (n\u01d0 x\u00edng n\u01d0 sh\u00e0ng)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u4ed6\u5f97\u51a0\u519b\u5168\u51ed\u52aa\u529b\u548c\u575a\u6301\u3002\u4f60\u884c\u4f60\u4e0a\u554a\uff01
(T\u0101 d\u00e9 gu\u00e0nj\u016bn qu\u00e1n p\u00edng n\u01d4l\u00ec h\u00e9 ji\u0101nch\u00ed. N\u01d0 x\u00edng n\u01d0 sh\u00e0ng a!)
He won the championship with hard work and perseverance. You can you up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. \u53bb\u4f60\u7684! (q\u00f9 n\u01d0 de!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u53bb\u4f60\u7684\uff0c\u6211\u4e0d\u60f3\u518d\u770b\u5230\u4f60\u3002
(Q\u00f9 n\u01d0 de, w\u01d2 b\u00f9xi\u01ceng z\u00e0i k\u00e0n d\u00e0o n\u01d0.)
F*ck off, I don\u2019t want to see you again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n10. \u6ca1\u95e8\u513f (m\u00e9i m\u00e9n er) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u60f3\u5728\u6211\u8fd9\u91cc\u5360\u4fbf\u5b9c\uff1f \u6ca1\u95e8\u513f\uff01
(Xi\u01ceng z\u00e0i w\u01d2 zh\u00e8l\u01d0 zh\u00e0npi\u00e1ny\u00ed? M\u00e9im\u00e9n er!)
Want to take advantage of me? No way!<\/p>\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1516675457768-db513e191dcc?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80\")
Final Thoughts <\/h1>\n\n\n\n