lowly in status; mean and despicable
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
lowly; humble; of low birth or social status
formalDescribes a person's social standing, often in historical or formal contexts. Not inherently insulting when describing status neutrally.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
nú奴
lì隶
bèi被
rèn认
wéi为
shì是
bēi卑
jiàn贱
de的
jiē阶
céng层
。
In ancient times, slaves were considered a lowly class.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
bēi卑
jiàn贱
，
què却
kào靠
zì自
jǐ己
de的
nǔ努
lì力
qǔ取
dé得
le了
chéng成
gōng功
。
He was of humble birth but achieved success through his own efforts.
adjective
mean; despicable; base; vile
derogatoryDescribes morally reprehensible or contemptible behavior. This sense is strongly negative and insulting.
Tā他
zhè这
zhǒng种
bēi卑
jiàn贱
de的
xíng行
wéi为
zāo遭
dào到
le了
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
de的
tuò唾
qì弃
。
His despicable behavior was scorned by everyone.
Wèi为
le了
yī一
diǎn点
lì利
yì益
jiù就
chū出
mài卖
péng朋
you友
，
zhēn真
shì是
bēi卑
jiàn贱
！
To betray a friend for a little gain is truly base!
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Tā他
yǒu有
zhe着
yī一
kē颗
bēi卑
jiàn贱
de的
líng灵
hún魂
。
He has a vile soul.