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

北七!

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (běi qī), sounds like a crass insult [白痴], meaning 'idiot'.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A playful way to call someone silly in Taiwan, less harsh than it sounds.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

北七

[běi qī]

fool

A Taiwanese slang term for someone who is foolish or naive.

Example

別當北七,這麼簡單的事都不懂。

Don't be a fool; you don't even get something this simple.

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