병신 (byeong-sin) meaning in Korean
병신 · byeong-sin
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'byeong-sin' (병신) is a highly offensive Korean slang term meaning 'idiot', 'moron', or 'retard'. Originally referring to a person with a disability, it is now widely used as a derogatory insult to mock someone's intelligence or actions. Due to its politically incorrect nature, it is considered a severe slur.
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byeong-sin
Intensity
Extreme
Frequency
Occasional
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Meaning
It originally referred to a person with a physical or mental disability, but is now widely used as a highly offensive slur meaning 'idiot', 'moron', or 'retard'. Due to its origin, it is considered very derogatory and politically incorrect. It is often used to insult someone's intelligence, actions, or overall incompetence.
Korean editor note
본래 신체적이나 정신적으로 장애가 있는 사람을 낮잡아 부르는 말이었으나, 현재는 어리석거나 멍청한 행동을 하는 사람을 비하할 때 흔히 쓰이는 심한 욕설입니다. 장애인 비하의 뜻이 담겨 있어 매우 모욕적이고 정치적 올바름에 어긋나는 표현입니다. 상대방의 지능이나 능력을 깎아내리고 조롱할 때 주로 사용됩니다.
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야 이 병신아, 그걸 진짜 믿냐?
Hey you idiot, did you really believe that?
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