罵 (mà) - To scold, curse, abuse verbally & to reproach harshly
罵 · mà
To scold, curse, abuse verbally;
to reproach harshly;
to revile.
To scold, curse, abuse verballyto reproach harshlyto revile.
Usage highlights
To curse and swearTo insult and abuseTo scold angrilyTo ridicule and scoldTo quarrel and scoldAbusive language
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He scolded the child for breaking the vase (骂孩子).
- They cursed at each other during the argument (互相辱骂).
- The teacher reprimanded the student for being late (骂学生迟到).
- Online trolls often spew abusive language (网络骂战).
Collocations
- To curse and swear(咒骂)
- To insult and abuse(辱骂)
- To scold angrily(怒骂)
- To ridicule and scold(笑骂)
- To quarrel and scold(吵骂)
- Abusive language(骂人话)
Idioms
- Cursing while pointing at the mulberry but meaning the locust tree(指桑骂槐)
- Cursing the street and scolding the alley(骂街骂巷)
- Scolding the father while meaning the son(骂父骂子)
- Cursing heaven and earth(骂天骂地)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, excessive cursing was considered uncivilized and reflected poorly on one's upbringing.
- The character appears in many classical texts describing conflicts, arguments, and moral condemnation.
- Modern usage extends to online contexts where '骂战' (flame wars) are common in social media and forums.