王八

wáng ba

Dictionary entry

softshell turtle

What does 王八 mean?

王八 (wáng ba) has the following dictionary meaning.

1softshell turtle

2cuckold

3(old) male owner of a brothel

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王Wángsurname Wang 八bāeight

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How to pronounce 王八

王八

wáng ba

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