Sound Rhyme Literally 糟了 Zāole  (Dzow Luh—The Starting

糟了

zāole

 (dzow luh—the starting sound in dzow is like a buzzing bzz sound but with a d instead of a b, and the whole syllable should rhyme with “cow”)

A very common expression of dismay. Literally “rotten” or “spoiled” and something like saying, “Oh shoot!” “Darn!” or “Crap!” You can also say 糟糕 zāogāo (dzow gaow—both syllables rhyme with “cow”), which literally means “rotten cakes,” but it’s less current.