Definition
狗血喷头 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'dog blood sprayed on the head' — a vivid image of being drenched in blood. It is used exclusively to describe being scolded or cursed at extremely harshly, often in the pattern '把某人骂得狗血喷头' (to scold someone so badly that they are covered in dog blood). The phrase is always used as a complement after 骂 (to scold) or similar verbs, never as a standalone verb. It carries a strong colloquial and emotional tone.
f.e.
to scold someone severelyto give a blistering tongue-lashing
Examples
- 狗血喷头，。Lǎobǎn bǎ tā mà de gǒu xiě, tā yí jù huà dōu bù gǎn shuō.The boss gave him a severe scolding, and he didn't dare say a word.
- ，狗血喷头。Yīnwèi chídào le, tā bèi lǎoshī mà de gǒu xiě.Because he was late, the teacher gave him a terrible dressing-down.
- ，狗血喷头。Nǐ fàn zhème dà de cuò, huí jiā kěndìng huì bèi mà de gǒu xiě.You made such a big mistake — you'll definitely get a severe scolding when you get home.
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