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Chinese curse word meaning

What Does 牛逼 (niu bi) Mean in Chinese?

牛逼 literally means "cow + vulgar body-part term". In real use, it means Depending on context, it can mean awesome, badass, or arrogant. The original form contains a vulgar character.

Chinese: 牛逼

Pinyin: niu bi

Literal meaning: cow + vulgar body-part term

Real meaning: Depending on context, it can mean awesome, badass, or arrogant. The original form contains a vulgar character.

Offense level: 3/5

Tone: vulgar-positive

Category: vulgar praise

When is it used?

Very common online and offline. It is often positive slang, but still too vulgar for formal settings.

How risky is it?

This entry is rated 3/5. The goal is to understand subtitles, comments, and real conversation risk, not to encourage harassment or threats.

Safer alternative

Use "That is impressive." if you want to express the idea without escalating the situation.

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