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撒野

Word · Verb

act wild; behave rudely; throw a tantrum

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to act wildly or unreasonably; to behave rudely (toward someone); to throw a tantrum

Describes behavior that is rude, uncontrolled, or aggressive, especially in a social context. Often implies a lack of respect for social norms or specific individuals. Can be used for children throwing tantrums or adults behaving atrociously.

Bù不
xǔ许
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
sā撒
yě野
 !

No acting wild here!

Tā他
hē喝
zuì醉
le了
 ,
kāi开
shǐ始
zài在
jiǔ酒
bā吧
lǐ里
sā撒
yě野
 。

He got drunk and started acting wildly in the bar.

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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
bèi被
guàn惯
huài坏
le了
 ,
yī一
bù不
gāo高
xìng兴
jiù就
sā撒
yě野
 。

This child is spoiled; he throws tantrums whenever he's unhappy.

Nǐ你
gǎn敢
duì对
wǒ我
sā撒
yě野
 ?

How dare you behave rudely toward me?