讨厌鬼
他总是做些讨厌鬼的事。
He always does annoying things.
A person who is annoying, irritating, or unpleasant to be around.
那个讨厌鬼总是故意惹我生气。
That annoying person always deliberately makes me angry.
This term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is particularly irritating or unpleasant.
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Usage Context
This term is more commonly used among friends or in casual settings rather than in formal or professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Tone Awareness
While the term is often used lightly, it can be offensive if used in a serious or aggressive manner.
Word Origin
The term combines '讨厌' (tǎo yàn, meaning 'to dislike' or 'to find annoying') and '鬼' (guǐ, meaning 'ghost' or 'devil'), metaphorically referring to someone who is as irritating as a ghost or devil.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in a playful or exaggerated way to describe someone who is mildly annoying rather than truly malicious.