屌
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Meaning: penis
💡 Think of 'diao' as 'dick'—both start with 'di' and are crude.
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Character Story & Explanation
屌 (diǎo) is a vulgar Chinese character literally meaning 'penis'. Despite its crude origin, it has evolved into a versatile slang term—often used as an intensifier or to express disdain, similar to 'fucking' in English. In internet slang, 屌丝 (diǎo sī) means 'loser', while 牛逼 (niú bī) uses a different character for 'awesome'. Its radical 尸 (corpse) hints at its taboo nature.
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