English–Chinese
“harsh words” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhěn huà
Example
别对孩子说狠话。bié duì hái zi shuō hěn huà
Don't use harsh words with children.
How to say “harsh words” in Chinese
“Harsh words” in Chinese is 狠话 (hěn huà).
Language with a deliberate hard edge, used to hurt someone, intimidate them, or show cold hostility.
Example sentences with 狠话
朋友之间开玩笑也不要说狠话。péng yǒu zhī jiān kāi wán xiào yě bú yào shuō hěn huà
Don't say harsh words even when joking with friends.
Tips for using 狠话
- English speakers may call a statement harsh without implying hostile intent, but this noun more strongly suggests that the speaker means to hurt or intimidate.