混
蛋

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The word "混蛋" is formed through a vivid metaphorical combination: "混" means to mix chaotically or muddle, while "蛋" means egg. Together, they paint the picture of a "chaotic egg" or a "badly mixed egg", which historically implied something rotten, confused, or worthless. This concrete, almost visual insult evolved to label a person as a "scoundrel" or "jerk", someone whose character is muddled, improper, and no good.

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你真是个混蛋。

Nǐ zhēnshi gè hùndàn.

You are really a bastard.

那个混蛋偷了我的钱包。

Nàge hùndàn tōu le wǒ de qiánbāo.

That bastard stole my wallet.

我无法相信那个混蛋竟然骗了我。

Wǒ wúfǎ xiāngxìn nàge hùndàn jìngrán piàn le wǒ.

I can't believe that bastard actually deceived me.

尽管他是个混蛋，但我还是不得不和他合作。

Jǐnguǎn tā shì gè hùndàn, dàn wǒ háishì bùdé bù hé tā hézuò.

Even though he is a bastard, I still have to cooperate with him.

如果你继续这样混蛋下去，没有人会愿意和你做朋友。

Rúguǒ nǐ jìxù zhèyàng hùndàn xiàqù, méiyǒu rén huì yuànyì hé nǐ zuò péngyou.

If you continue to be such a bastard, no one will want to be friends with you.

Word Definition - 混蛋

hún dàn scoundrel; bastard; hoodlum; wretch

Individual Character Details

混 hún, hùn
蛋 dàn, dàn