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How to Say ‘Idiot (Taiwan slang)!’ in Traditional Chinese

北七!

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced as 'bei-chi' (bay-chee), it sounds similar to another more vulgar word.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Used among friends jokingly. Literally means 'North Seven', which is a playful way to say 'idiot'.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

北七

[běi qī]

idiot

A slang term used to call someone foolish or stupid.

Example

你這個北七!怎麼會搞得這麼糟?

You idiot! How did you mess up so badly?

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