顶嘴

頂嘴

dǐngzuǐ

verb #12,621

Meanings

1 to talk back; to answer back; to argue with an elder or authority

Characters

push against; resist

Examples

HSK 2

不要跟你妈妈顶嘴！

Búyào gēn nǐ māma dǐngzuǐ!

Don't talk back to your mother!

Tips

culture

Considered disrespectful in Chinese culture. Typically used when a child or subordinate argues with a parent, teacher, or boss.

Stroke Order

顶 dǐng

嘴 zuǐ