Chinese phrase
恶心 ě xīn
Meaning
gross
When to use it
Gross describes something very unpleasant or disgusting. It is informal and common in everyday speech, especially for food, smells, or things that cause strong dislike.
Example dialogue
这道菜看起来 恶心，我吃不下了。 zhè dào cài kàn qǐ lái ě xīn wǒ chī bú xià le
This dish looks gross. I can't eat it.
那你别勉强，换别的吃吧。 nà nǐ bié mián qiǎng huàn bié de chī ba
Then don't force yourself. Let's eat something else.