贱货 (jiàn huò)
What does 贱货 (jiàn huò) mean? 贱货 (jiàn huò) is a Chinese severe that translates to “cheap bitch / trash” in English.
Literal Translation
cheap goods / merchandise
Meaning & Usage
"cheap bitch / trash"
Dehumanizing term comparing person to worthless merchandise.
Examples in the Wild
贱货！ (Jiàn huò! - You cheap trash!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Objectifies the person as commodity with no value. Stronger than 贱人. Gendered female in usage though grammatically neutral.
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