So next time you see something jaw-droppingly awesome, just remember:
Let’s break down the characters:
Literally "cow" or "ox". In Chinese culture, the ox symbolizes strength and diligence, but in modern slang, niu by itself has come to mean "awesome". niubi meaning
| Phrase | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | | “Too cow” – The polite, safe-for-work version. (No vulgar character.) | | 牛逼啊 (Niubi a) | “Damn, that’s awesome.” | | 吹牛逼 (Chuī niú bī) | “Blow cow vagina” – Means to brag or talk bullshit. (Common and very useful.) | | 真牛逼 (Zhēn niubi) | “Truly f***ing awesome.” | So next time you see something jaw-droppingly awesome,
The term "niubi" (牛逼) is derived from Chinese. Literally, "niu" (牛) means "ox" or "cow," and "bi" (逼) means "to force" or can be used in a context to imply something is "great" or "awesome" when combined. (No vulgar character
However, despite its graphic literal origin, In fact, it’s one of the highest forms of praise in modern street language.