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profanity in Chinese

profanity in Chinese is 褻瀆, 脏话 — profanity means swearing or offensive language.

profanity in Chinese

褻瀆
noun
Pronounced: xiè dú
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
脏话
noun
Pronounced: zāng huà
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

What does "profanity" mean?

  1. noun Swearing or offensive language.
    "The comedian’s routine was full of profanity."
  2. noun The quality of being disrespectful toward sacred things.
    "The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art."

profanity in a sentence

  • The comedian’s routine was full of profanity.
  • The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "profanity" in Chinese?

"profanity" in Chinese is 褻瀆, 脏话. profanity means: Swearing or offensive language.

How do you pronounce 褻瀆?

"profanity" in Chinese is 褻瀆, pronounced "xiè dú".

How do you use "profanity" in a sentence?

Example: "The comedian’s routine was full of profanity." In Chinese, "profanity" is 褻瀆, 脏话.

Are there other ways to say "profanity" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "profanity": 褻瀆, 脏话.

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