bì

嬖

Character · Verb · Noun

to be fond of; a favorite

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to dote on; to be especially fond of

literary

A classical/literary term, usually used to describe a ruler's or superior's excessive, often improper, favor towards a subordinate.

Wáng王
shèn甚
bì嬖
ài爱
cǐ此
jī姬
 。

The king doted deeply on this concubine.

Èr二
rén人
guān关
xì系
bì嬖
nì昵
 ，
bù不
tóng同
xún寻
cháng常
 。

The two were unusually intimate and fond of each other.

2.

verb

to be favored; to be a favorite

literary

Describes the state of receiving special, often undue, favor from a superior.

Cǐ此
chén臣
yǐ以
chǎn谄
mèi媚
ér而
bì嬖
yú于
jūn君
 。

This minister became a favorite of the ruler through flattery.

Gōng宫
zhōng中
bì嬖
qiè妾
 ，
duō多
shì恃
chǒng宠
ér而
jiāo骄
 。

The favored concubines in the palace often became arrogant because of the favor they received.

3.

noun

a favorite person (esp. of a ruler)

literary

Refers specifically to a person, often of lower status, who enjoys special favor from a superior (e.g., a ruler).

Bǐ彼
nǎi乃
wáng王
zhī之
jìn近
bì嬖
 ，
quán权
shì势
xuān煊
hè赫
 。

He is a close favorite of the king, wielding immense power.

Qū驱
zhú逐
nìng佞
chén臣
yǔ与
bì壁
bì嬖
 。

Expel the treacherous ministers and the favorites.