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欺压 (qīyā) — use 欺负 (qīfu) for personal bullying or intimidation, while 欺压 (qīyā) implies oppression or a more systemic form of abuse.
Beware of using 欺负 in overly formal contexts, as it is more commonly used in informal discussions about interpersonal relationships. Collocations include 欺负弱小 (qīfu ruòxiǎo), meaning 'to bully the weak.' Mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning, so pay careful attention to the first tone (qī) and the fifth tone (fu).
As an HSK 6 word, 欺负 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to social dynamics and relationships. Students should focus on understanding the emotional and social implications of bullying, as well as synonyms like 侮辱 (wǔrǔ - to insult) and 恐吓 (kǒnghè - to threaten).
Learners often confuse 欺负 with the similar-sounding 期望 (qīwàng - to expect), leading to sentences like '我欺负他期望好成绩' (Wǒ qīfu tā qīwàng hǎo chéngjì - I bully him to expect good grades), which is incorrect. The correct expression should focus on the bullying action, avoiding mixing meanings.
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How to say to bully in Chinese
“to bully” in Chinese is欺负
欺负 (qīfu) means 'to bully' or 'to intimidate.' It is commonly used to describe situations where someone uses their power or strength to mistreat or make someone else feel inferior. This term can apply to both physical and psychological contexts, often involving ongoing harassment.
When to use 欺负
Beware of using 欺负 in overly formal contexts, as it is more commonly used in informal discussions about interpersonal relationships. Collocations include 欺负弱小 (qīfu ruòxiǎo), meaning 'to bully the weak.' Mispronouncing the tones can change the meaning, so pay careful attention to the first tone (qī) and the fifth tone (fu).
欺负 or something close to it
欺压 (qīyā) — use 欺负 (qīfu) for personal bullying or intimidation, while 欺压 (qīyā) implies oppression or a more systemic form of abuse.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 欺负 with the similar-sounding 期望 (qīwàng - to expect), leading to sentences like '我欺负他期望好成绩' (Wǒ qīfu tā qīwàng hǎo chéngjì - I bully him to expect good grades), which is incorrect. The correct expression should focus on the bullying action, avoiding mixing meanings.
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Grammar Patterns of 欺负
欺负 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你以为你可以____我吗？你不能，永远不能！
Do you think you can walk over me? Well, you won't, ever!
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Cultural Notes for 欺负
In Western cultures, bullying is often openly condemned and addressed through anti-bullying campaigns, while in some contexts in China, it may be viewed as a rite of passage or a normal part of social hierarchies.
Frequently Asked Questions about 欺负
No, 欺负 always has a negative connotation and refers to mistreatment.
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