talk back; contradict (esp. to elders/superiors)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to talk back; to contradict; to answer back
Typically implies speaking disrespectfully to someone of higher status, seniority, or authority. Often carries a negative connotation of rudeness or defiance.
Tā他
hòu后
huǐ悔
bù不
gāi该
dǐng顶
zhuàng撞
fù父
qin亲
。
He regretted talking back to his father.
Hái孩
zi子
bù不
yìng应
gāi该
suí随
yì意
dǐng顶
zhuàng撞
zhǎng长
bèi辈
。
Children should not casually contradict their elders.
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Tā他
yīn因
wéi为
dāng当
zhòng众
dǐng顶
zhuàng撞
lǎo老
bǎn板
ér而
bèi被
jiě解
gù雇
le了
。
He was fired for openly talking back to his boss.
Wǒ我
zhī知
dào道
wǒ我
cuò错
le了
，
gāng刚
cái才
bù不
gāi该
nà那
yàng样
dǐng顶
zhuàng撞
nín您
。
I know I was wrong; I shouldn't have spoken to you like that just now.