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How do you say suck in Chinese?

The word "suck" in English has many different meanings, so it's important to know the context in order to translate it accurately into Chinese. Here are some options, depending on the intended meaning:

1. "Suck" as in "to suck in" (like a vacuum cleaner):

* 吸 (xī): This is the most common word for "to suck" in this sense.

* Example: 吸尘器吸灰尘 (xīchénqì xī huīchen) - The vacuum cleaner sucks dust.

2. "Suck" as in "to be bad" or "to be unpleasant":

* 很糟糕 (hěn zāogāo): This is a general term for "very bad" or "terrible."

* Example: 这部电影很糟糕 (zhè bù diànyǐng hěn zāogāo) - This movie is terrible.

* 很烂 (hěn làn): This is a more colloquial term for "bad" or "lousy."

* Example: 这家餐厅的食物很烂 (zhè jiā cāntīng de shíwù hěn làn) - The food at this restaurant is lousy.

3. "Suck" as in "to be unsuccessful":

* 失败 (shībài): This means "to fail" or "to be unsuccessful."

* Example: 他考试失败了 (tā kǎoshì shībài le) - He failed the exam.

* 糟糕 (zāogāo): This can also mean "bad" in the sense of "unsuccessful."

* Example: 我这次的表演很糟糕 (wǒ zhè cì de biǎoyǎn hěn zāogāo) - My performance this time was bad.

4. "Suck" as a slang term for "to be really bad":

* 很差劲 (hěn chājìn): This is a more slangy term for "very bad" or "terrible."

* Example: 这首歌很差劲 (zhè shǒu gē hěn chājìn) - This song is really bad.

* 烂透了 (làn tòu le): This is a very strong term for "completely bad."

* Example: 他的演技烂透了 (tā de yǎnjì làn tòu le) - His acting is completely bad.

Remember, the best translation of "suck" will depend on the specific context in which it is used.

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