Chinese Slang

The Chinese language is filled with wonderful slang, colloquialisms, curses, and vulgarisms. But be careful what you say. Although this glossary may seem relatively innocent, the wrong word in the wrong place can cause a lot of trouble. You are best off listening out for these words before you start using them yourself. And make sure you get the tones right, or you may end up saying something entirely different.

跟班儿
[gēn bānr] n. minion; lackey; follower

跟包
[gēn bāo] n. minion; lackey; follower

GG
[gi-gi] n. boy; guy; brother (n.b.: used in online chat; from the Chinese 哥哥).

狗
[gŏu] n. bastard; asshole (general term of abuse)

狗杂种
[gŏu zá zhong] n. bastard; son of a bitch; mongrel; mutt (lit.: mixed-breed dog)

狗日的
[gŏurìde] n. motherfucker

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