base and cowardly; mean-spirited
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
base and cowardly; mean-spirited; servile
literaryA formal, literary term describing a person's despicable character, lacking both moral standing and courage. Often used to criticize actions motivated by fear and self-interest.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
bèi背
hòu后
shuō说
rén人
huài坏
huà话
de的
xíng行
wéi为
，
shí实
zài在
bēi卑
qiè怯
。
Such behavior of badmouthing someone behind their back is truly base and cowardly.
Miàn面
duì对
qiáng强
dí敌
，
tā他
méi没
yǒu有
xuǎn选
zé择
zhàn战
dòu斗
，
ér而
shì是
lù露
chū出
le了
bēi卑
qiè怯
de的
běn本
zhì质
。
Faced with a powerful enemy, he did not choose to fight but revealed his cowardly and servile nature.
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Wǒ我
men们
bù不
yīng应
yǒu有
bēi卑
qiè怯
de的
xīn心
lǐ理
，
yào要
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
miàn面
duì对
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
。
We should not have a mean-spirited mentality; we must face challenges bravely.