When you want to split the bill in Chinese, there are three common phrases you can use: 1.AA制 (AA zhì) Explanation : This is a borrowed term from Western culture, referring to each person paying their share of the bill. It’s a widely understood and casual way to suggest splitting the cost. Example : Wǒmen jīntiān AA ba. 我们今天AA吧。 Let’s split the bill today. 2.平分 (píngfēn) Explanation : This phrase means “split evenly” or “share equally.” It’s used when you want to divide the total cost equally among all participants. Example : Wǒmen píngfēn zhè dùn fàn de fèiyòng ba. 我们平分这顿饭的费用吧。 Let’s split the cost of this meal evenly. 3.各付各的 (gè fù gè de) Explanation : Literally meaning “each pays their own,” this phrase is used to indicate that everyone will pay for what they ordered or consumed. Example : Wǒmen gè fù gè de, zěnmeyàng? 我们各付各的，怎么样？ How about we each pay for ourselves? Why do Chinese use ‘AA’ to refer to ‘split the bill’? “AA制” (AA zhì) is a term borrowed from Western practices and ha
1). 笨蛋 bèn dàn; Idiot/fool 笨 means dumb , 蛋 literally means egg， Chinese usually use 笨蛋to describe someone they think is a dumb. Offensive Level : ★★ nǐ zhè gè xiǎo bèn dàn ，zhè dào tí hái cuò le 。 你这个小笨蛋，这道题还错了。 You little fool, you made a mistake on this question. 2). 王八蛋 wáng bā dàn; 王八 literally means t urtle , 蛋 is egg, in Ancient Chinese, they take a turtle is one ugly animal, therefore they usually use turtle to insult someone they dont like, the eggs of the turtles certainly are not nice as well. This word can be translated in English as " Son of bitch ". Offensive Level : ★★★★ (When you caught someone who is stealing your money, you can say this ) wáng bā dàn ，gǎn tōu wǒ de qián 王八蛋，敢偷我的钱。 Son of bitch, how dare you can steal my money. 3). 滚蛋/滚 gǔn dàn; Fuck Off ！It`s used when you want someone to leave with an impolitely tone . 滚 to roll； 滚蛋 you can understand it as to roll like an egg, or you can simply use"滚" to ask someone to leave.