贱
cheap; lowly; base
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesadjective
low-priced; inexpensive; cheap
Refers specifically to a low monetary value of goods or services.
This batch of goods can only be sold cheap.
Vegetables have been very cheap lately.
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He bought these shoes for a low price.
adjective
lowly; humble; of low social status
formalDescribes a low position in a social or moral hierarchy. In historical/classical contexts, often paired with "贵".
In ancient times, commoners had a lowly status.
Poverty and low status cannot sway one's will. (an idiom about integrity)
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He was originally of humble birth and only later became successful.
adjective
base; mean; despicable; low
derogatoryA strongly derogatory term for describing a person's character or actions as morally contemptible.
He's really a lowlife who always likes to be ordered around.
This kind of backbiting behavior is too despicable.
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He is just a contemptible person.
pronoun/noun
my (humble); (a humble term referring to oneself or one's own)
humbleUsed in set polite formulas as a humble self-reference, especially in response to an honorific question. Less common in modern daily speech.
"What is your honorable surname?" "My humble surname is Wang."
My humble wife is not feeling well and cannot accompany you today.
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This is my son's humble name.