How to Say ‘Ridiculous (unbelievable)’ in Simplified Chinese
坑爹
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'pit dad', suggesting something is ridiculously difficult or unreasonable.
🇨🇳 In China: Commonly used to express frustration about a situation or person's actions that defy logic.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
坑爹
[kēng diē]
to cheat or fool
To deceive or play pranks on someone.
这批货质量不行，简直是坑爹。
The quality of this batch of goods is terrible, it's just a rip-off.
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