贱人 (jiàn rén)
What does 贱人 (jiàn rén) mean? 贱人 (jiàn rén) is a Chinese severe that translates to “bitch / lowlife / scum” in English.
Literal Translation
cheap person / low person
Meaning & Usage
"bitch / lowlife / scum"
Person of low moral character; cheap in value.
Examples in the Wild
你这个贱人！ (Nǐ zhège jiànrén! - You bitch/lowlife!)
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
Strong insult implying the person has no self-respect or dignity. 'Jiàn' (贱) = cheap/low. 'Jiàn huò' (贱货 - cheap goods) is variant, more severe. Often gendered but can apply to men.
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Romanized abbreviation for 傻逼.
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操
“fuck”
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“fuck your mother (euphemism)”
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