Tag: slang

腦袋有洞/脑袋有洞 nǎodài yǒudòng (Taiwan) VO. (Literal meaning is “having a hole in one’s head”) It’s used to describe someone who is being foolish, stupid, or absent-minded. The slang suggests that the person’s brain has a hole, which makes them unable to think clearly or logically. It’s often used in a joking or lighthearted way to…

吃土 chītǔ VO. (Literal meaning is “eating dirt”) It is used to describe someone who is broke or living a frugal lifestyle. It’s like saying “I’m so broke I can’t even afford to buy food, so I have to eat dirt instead!” Of course, no one is actually eating dirt, but it’s a humorous way…