Insults in mandarin is chiller than english

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For someone who is bilingual in chinese and english, one thing i noticed online is the way people insult. In english people use harsh and confrontational words such as "stfu" and "bxtch". But one thing i noticed in chinese is the lack of intensity in profanity words. In english the words get creative, often linking to sex and taboos. Thats why it feels more blunt and emotionally driven. In chinese, phrases such as "去你的” and ”你妈” sounds softer and indirect. Has anyone noticed this?

Posted Nov 10, 2025, 12:10 PM UTC

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