骂 (mà) - to scold, to curse, to verbally abuse, to

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mà ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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骂 · mà

to scold, to curse, to verbally abuse, to revile

to scold, to curse, to verbally abuse, to

Usage highlights

to scold peopleto curse atto swearto scold severelyto curse and beatto ridicule

Synonyms

  • 责骂— to scold, to blame
  • 斥骂— to reprimand, to rebuke
  • 辱骂— to insult, to abuse verbally

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher scolded the student (老师骂学生).
  • He cursed at the driver (他骂司机).
  • Don't use foul language (不要骂人).
  • She was verbally abused online (她在网上被骂).

Collocations

  • to scold people(骂人)
  • to curse at(骂街)
  • to swear(骂娘)
  • to scold severely(痛骂)
  • to curse and beat(打骂)
  • to ridicule(笑骂)

Idioms

  • Cursing while pretending to praise(指桑骂槐)
  • Cursing the world and its people(骂世骂人)
  • Scolding the Cao and cursing the Han(骂曹骂汉)
  • Cursing heaven and blaming earth(骂天咒地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, cursing or scolding is generally considered impolite and reflects poorly on one's upbringing.
  • The character appears in many idioms that criticize indirect or hypocritical behavior.
  • Traditionally associated with loss of temper and lack of self-control in Confucian values.

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