小屁孩

xiǎo pìhái

Chinese · Mandarin

2/5 · Coarse

What does “小屁孩” mean in English?

It's a dismissive term for a brat or an immature person, often used lightheartedly. Literally, it translates to 'little fart child.'

Literally “little fart child”

Romanised xiǎo pìhái
Sounds like “shyow PEE-hy”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

You might hear it in a teasing context, similar to calling someone a 'little shit' in English. It's informal and not particularly harsh.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

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