‘骂人’ literally combines ‘骂’ (to scold, to curse) and ‘人’ (person), meaning ‘to insult someone’ or ‘to verbally abuse another person’. It describes a deliberate, hostile act of speaking harshly—often with offensive language—to demean, humiliate, or provoke another individual. The action carries strong negative connotations and implies emotional intensity, such as anger or contempt.

This verb is commonly used in everyday speech and media to describe interpersonal conflict, online trolling, or public outbursts. While it can appear in informal contexts (e.g., friends jokingly saying ‘别骂人！’ — ‘Don’t insult me!’), it’s generally considered impolite and socially inappropriate in formal or respectful settings. Unlike milder terms like ‘批评’ (to criticize), ‘骂人’ emphasizes aggression and personal attack rather than constructive feedback.