操你妈
What does 操你妈 mean? 操你妈 is a Chinese nuclear that translates to “motherfucker / fuck your mother” in English.
Literal Translation
fuck your mother
Meaning & Usage
"motherfucker / fuck your mother"
The gravest insult in Mandarin. Directly attacks the target's mother sexually.
Examples in the Wild
操你妈！(Cào nǐ mā!) - Motherfucker!
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
EXTREME: Attacking someone's mother is the worst offense in Chinese culture due to Confucian filial piety. Can provoke physical violence.
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