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Name-calling with 这个 ("zhe4ge")

这个 zhège

Noun
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 这个 + [Category] Subj. + 这种 / 这类 + [Category]

Definition

用“这个”来称呼某人，通常带有贬义或责备的语气，例如“你这个笨蛋”、“你这个家伙”等。

Using 'this' to refer to someone, usually with a derogatory or accusatory tone, such as 'this idiot', 'this guy', etc.

Usage

这种用法通常出现在口语中，用来直接指责或贬低某人。结构为“你这个”+名词或形容词，表示对对方的负面评价。

This usage is common in spoken language, used to directly accuse or belittle someone. The structure is '你这个' + noun or adjective, indicating a negative evaluation of the other person.

Examples

  • 1 你这个笨蛋，连这么简单的事都做不好。(You idiot, you can't even do such a simple thing.)
  • 2 你这个骗子，我再也不相信你了。(You liar, I won't believe you anymore.)
  • 3 你这个没良心的，我帮了你那么多你还这样对我。(You ungrateful person, I helped you so much and you treat me like this.)
  • 4 你这个懒虫，作业又没写。(You lazybones, you didn't do your homework again.)
  • 5 你这个傻瓜，怎么又迟到了？(You fool, why are you late again?)

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