狗东西 (gǒu dōng xi)

kou tʊŋ ɕiinsult, animal, dehumanization

What does 狗东西 (gǒu dōng xi) mean? 狗东西 (gǒu dōng xi) is a Chinese strong that translates to “son of a bitch / dog thing / cur” in English.

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"son of a bitch / dog thing / cur"

Contemptible person; literally 'dog thing/object.'

这个狗东西! (Zhège gǒudōngxi! - This son of a bitch!)

Context

  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Around elders or authority figures
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Dogs have negative connotations in traditional Chinese culture (unlike Western positive associations). 'Dog thing' implies the person is not even human, just an object like a dog.

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