Teach us some slang!
狂掉SAN值
“狂掉SAN值” means lose one’s mind. SAN value (literally translated as sanity) is a concept introduced in the board game Cthulhu’s Call and its spin-offs. You can think of it as spirituality in a way. Such as seeing something supernatural, or something so scary that the mental stimulation of SAN decreases. At this point, if the enemy uses a mental confusion attack, it is easy to win. When the SAN value
Straight Man 直男
Straight Man 直男 Zhí nán The literal meaning refers to heterosexual men, but under the criticism of many heterosexual women, it has evolved into a derogatory term, referring to men who are possessive, low social intelligence, and ridgid. Example of 直男 interaction Woman: The dinner with my friends was so fun last night, look at this picture. Man: Who is the man in the back? Why is he there?
Playboy 海王
English: Playboy 中文：海王 Pinyin: Hǎiwáng The literal translation is Neptune. It is often refers to a playboy type men or women, who has many ambiguous relationships, and often takes the ideology of I am the ocean and I could choose a new fish to eat/play with each day. It originated from DC Comic Aquaman movie, who is a superhero who can communicate with sea creatures and rule the sea.
Feel Despair
头耷耷[ tóu dā dā] means: This word can describe someone is hanging his head in despair with something. Cantonese version is 头耷耷（tau4 dap7 dap7）. A daily communication: 1: What happened to you today? Why are you so 头耷耷? 2: Oh, don’t mention it. My girlfriend left me. 1:Whatever!My bro.The most important thing is happy everyday,right?
Feel Despair (Cantonese)
Feel Despair [tau4 dap7 dap7] [头耷耷] in mandarin 头耷耷[ tóu dā dā] can describe someone is hanging his head in despair with something. EXAMPLE 1: What happened to you today? Why are you so 头耷耷? 2: I feel emo, I failed the driving test. 1:Whatever!My bro.The most important thing is happy everyday,right?
I Have No Money (Cantonese)
I Have No Money [yat1 go3 baang6 dou1 mou2] [一个镚都冇] which literally translates to “poor wretch.” The Mandarin version is 一个镚都冇[yī gè bèng dōu mǎo] EXAMPLE person 1: Hey, bro. Can you lend me some money, my gf birthday is tomorrow? 😞 person 2: I’m afraid not. Now 一个镚都冇(have no money)! person 1: Oh! What a pity! I find someone else to lend.
I’m Jealous
I am jealous/bitter [Wǒ suānle] [我酸了] literal translation of suān 酸 is sour. It is a slang phrase and suan’s chinese meaning is eating vinegar which means to become jealous. It is commonly expressed as我酸了 wo suan le or simply with the lemon (🍋) emoji, sometimes both. EXAMPLE Person 1: Your girlfriend is so beautiful. Person 2: She can cook as well. 🥰 Person 1: 我酸了🍋
Fuck/Pok Gaai (Cantonese)
Fuck [pok gaai] [扑街] literally translate to someone fell down when walking on the street (街 street)，but the meaning is “go and die in the street.” It is commonly used to verbally abuse someone (你个扑街 ni ge pu jie)(死扑街 si pu jie) or in during acts of frustration, similar to use of the english word “fuck!” Person 1: POK GAAI, YOU ATE MY FOOD Person 2: Sorry, I
What’s Up
What’s up/Long time no see [Hǎojiǔ bùjiàn] [好久不见] is how to say “what’s up?” or literally “long time, no see” in chinese. This phrase literally translates to long time no see, a variation of this is zen yang (怎样). EXAMPLE Person A: Hey, weren’t you in Mrs. Robinson’s third grade class? Person B: Yeah…..Larry? Person A: AYYYYYYEEEEEE xiong di 好久不见! !
Idiot (SB)
Idiot [Sb/Sha bi] [傻逼] is how to say idiot in chinese. It is a common phrase used in internet culture and literally translates to “stupid cunt.” There are several variations to such as 傻屄, 傻B, 2B, 憨批han pi. EXAMPLE Person 1 is playing League of Legends. They die and spam the chat. Person 1: POK GAAI! SBSBSBSBSBSBSBSBSB
Fuck your mother (Cantonese)
Fuck your mother [Diu lei lo mo] [屌你老母] is a term that means to “Fuck your mother.” It is commonly used in the Cantonese speaking areas of China (Guangdong Province). It is commonly used, when you are obligated to help someone, or you find someone’s performance is below standard, or dissatisfaction. This can also be expressed as,” Diu lei lo mo ah!” EXAMPLE Kevin: Can you help me move
