滚 (gǔn)
What does 滚 (gǔn) mean? 滚 (gǔn) is a Chinese strong that translates to “fuck off / get lost / beat it” in English.
Literal Translation
roll
Meaning & Usage
"fuck off / get lost / beat it"
Roll away; command to leave.
Examples in the Wild
滚！别烦我！ (Gǔn! Bié fán wǒ! - Fuck off! Don't bother me!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Brusque dismissal. 'Gǔn kāi' (滚开 - roll away) is stronger. 'Gǔn dàn' (滚蛋 - roll egg) means 'scram.' Less vulgar than sexual terms but very rude due to directness.
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