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Chinglish Phrase

"Horse horse tiger tiger"

马马虎虎 / So-so / Careless

Describing something average or a careless person.

🌏 Origin & Context

A very common idiom in Mandarin. The literal translation is hilarious to English speakers because of the animal imagery.

Deep Dive

A literal translation of the idiom 'mǎmǎhūhū'. It can mean 'so-so' (average quality) or describe someone who is careless. In English, you might say 'just okay' or 'careless'.

How to use it

  • 01. "A: How is your Chinese? B: Horse horse tiger tiger."
  • 02. "He is a horse horse tiger tiger person, always making mistakes."
Visual Representation
Horse horse tiger tiger
Pronunciation Guide & Explanation

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