profanity in Chinese
profanity in Chinese is 褻瀆, 脏话 — profanity means swearing or offensive language.
profanity in Chinese
褻瀆
Pronounced: xiè dú
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
脏话
Pronounced: zāng huà
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.
What does "profanity" mean?
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noun Swearing or offensive language.
"The comedian’s routine was full of profanity."
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noun The quality of being disrespectful toward sacred things.
"The overwhelming power of his imagination led him to contemplate acts of impiety and profanity, and to a vivid realisation of the dangers these involved."
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profanity in a sentence
- The comedian’s routine was full of profanity.
- The overwhelming power of his imagination led him to contemplate acts of impiety and profanity, and to a vivid realisation of the dangers these involved.
- The essay explored profanity and reverence in medieval art.
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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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