Definition
贱骨头 is a derogatory noun that literally means 'cheap bones'. It describes a person considered low, worthless, or lacking self-respect. In colloquial use, it can also refer to someone who seems to enjoy being mistreated or humiliated (a 'glutton for punishment'). The English gloss 'wretched scamp' is too mild and misses the self-abasement nuance.
n.
a contemptible persona worthless wretch(colloquial) someone who likes to be humiliated or abuseda glutton for punishment
Examples
- 贱骨头，。Tā zhēnshi ge jiàn gū, biérén yuè mà tā tā yuè gāoxìng.He's really a glutton for punishment — the more others scold him, the happier he gets.
- 贱骨头，。Nǐ zhè zhǒng jiàn gū, gēnběn bú pèi dédào zūnzhòng.A worthless wretch like you doesn't deserve any respect at all.
- 贱骨头，。Bié bǎ zìjǐ dāng jiàn gū, gāi zhēngqǔ de jiù yào zhēngqǔ.Don't treat yourself like a doormat — fight for what you deserve.
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