骂街

罵街
màjiē
verb #34,885

Meanings

  1. 1 to curse loudly in public
  2. 2 to shout abuse on the street
  3. 3 to rant in a vulgar way

Examples

HSK 2
Tā shēngqì de zài ménkǒu màjiē.
She was so angry that she stood at the door cursing loudly.
HSK 3
Yǒu huà hǎohǎo shuō, bié màjiē.
If you have something to say, say it nicely - don't rant in the street.

Tips

culture
骂街 literally 'curse the street' refers to the old practice of standing in a courtyard or street and loudly cursing - usually a neighbor or someone unnamed - so the whole community hears. It carries a clearly disapproving tone today: 'undignified public ranting.'

Stroke Order

jiē