bēi
卑词
low; inferior; humble
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesadjective
low (position or status); humble
formalRefers to social status, position, or attitude. Often used in contrast to '尊' (noble).
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
bēi卑
jiàn贱
，
dàn但
zhì志
xiàng向
gāo高
yuǎn远
。
He comes from a humble background, but has lofty ambitions.
Wèi位
bēi卑
wèi未
gǎn敢
wàng忘
yōu忧
guó国
。
Though my position is low, I dare not forget to worry about my country.
adjective
inferior; of low quality
formalDescribes poor quality or despicable character.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xíng行
wéi为
shí十
fēn分
bēi卑
liè劣
。
This kind of behavior is utterly despicable.
Tā他
shǒu手
duàn段
bēi卑
xià下
，
wéi为
rén人
bù不
chǐ齿
。
His methods are base and are scorned by others.
adjective
humble; modest (in speech or manner)
formalOften used in the set phrase '卑辞' or '卑躬屈膝' to describe overly submissive language or behavior.
Tā他
zài在
shàng上
sī司
miàn面
qián前
zǒng总
shì是
yán言
cí辞
bēi卑
shùn顺
。
He is always humble and submissive in his words in front of his superiors.
Wài外
jiāo交
guān官
yǒu有
shí时
xū需
yào要
shuō说
xiē些
bēi卑
cí辞
yǐ以
huǎn缓
hé和
qì气
fēn氛
。
Diplomats sometimes need to use humble words to ease tensions.