鄙
low; base; humble
Meanings
4 senses · 15 examplesadjective
vulgar; low; base; mean
Used to describe behavior, character, or social status that is considered low or despicable.
This behavior is too despicable and beneath contempt.
Although he was born of humble status, his aspirations are high.
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That traitor acted in a dastardly manner.
Don't do such mean and trivial things behind someone's back.
The environment is mean and shabby, unfit for living.
pronoun
humble (term of self-reference)
humbleUsed in formal or humble contexts to refer to oneself or one's own opinions/possessions.
I (your subordinate) will attend to this immediately, please rest assured.
This is just my humble opinion; please give me your guidance.
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In my humble view, this matter still needs long-term planning.
I am deeply honored by your kindness and favor.
It is my humble opinion that the current situation is not optimistic.
verb
to slight; to despise; to look down on
literaryOften found in classical or formal written Chinese.
People in ancient times sometimes looked down on manual laborers.
He does not wish to slight others; he always treats everyone as equals.
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This view is too narrow and inevitably slights the value of traditional culture.
A gentleman neither slightes the small nor is arrogant towards the great.
In that era, merchants were often despised as being of the lowest class.
noun
remote place; borderland
literaryLiterary term referring to geographically remote or border areas.