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“guy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiā huo

Example

那个家伙很帅。nà ge jiā huo hěn shuài

That guy is very handsome.

Illustration for 家伙 (guy)

How to say “guy” in Chinese

“Guy” in Chinese is 家伙 (jiā huo).

A familiar name for one noticeable person or thing, without using its formal name.

Full entry for 家伙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 家伙

那个家伙骗了大家。nà ge jiā huo piàn le dà jiā

That guy fooled everyone.

Tips for using 家伙

  • Its tone depends strongly on the relationship and intonation: among friends it can show fond teasing, while in an irritated remark it can show annoyance.

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