wáng
ba

slang
derogatory
common

Meaning of 王八

王八 means turtle; tortoise (popular name for turtle or soft-shelled turtle); cuckold; derogatory term for a man whose wife is unfaithful. Pronounced wáng ba.

  • turtle; tortoise (popular name for turtle or soft-shelled turtle)
  • cuckold; derogatory term for a man whose wife is unfaithful
  • pimp; brothel keeper (archaic)

Definitions & Examples

yǒu
zhī
wáng
ba
 

There is a big turtle in the river.

Bié
zhī
wáng
ba
 
huì
yǎo
rén
 

Don't touch that turtle; it will bite.

Measure Words

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