lowly; despicable; look down upon
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
lowly; base; vulgar; of low status; despicable
derogatoryDescribes a person, behavior, or status that lacks dignity, self-respect, or social standing. Often used in a disapproving tone.
Zì自
zhòng重
xiē些
，
bié别
nà那
me么
qīng轻
jiàn贱
。
Have some self-respect, don't be so lowly.
Tā他
zhè这
zhǒng种
xíng行
wéi为
shí十
fēn分
qīng轻
jiàn贱
，
lìng令
rén人
bù不
chǐ齿
。
His behavior is utterly despicable and contemptible.
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Tā她
nìng宁
sǐ死
yě也
bù不
yuàn愿
guò过
nà那
zhǒng种
qīng轻
jiàn贱
de的
shēng生
huó活
。
She would rather die than live such a degraded life.
verb
to look down upon; to despise; to belittle; to treat with contempt
Indicates the action of regarding someone or something as worthless or of low value. Usually used in passive constructions or with specific objects.
Tā他
bù不
yuàn愿
shòu受
rén人
qīng轻
jiàn贱
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
zǒng总
shì是
nǔ努
lì力
gōng工
zuò作
。
He is unwilling to be looked down upon by others, so he always works hard.
Bù不
yào要
yīn因
wèi为
pín贫
qióng穷
jiù就
qīng轻
jiàn贱
zì自
jǐ己
。
Do not despise yourself just because you are poor.
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Zài在
nà那
gè个
shí时
dài代
，
yì艺
rén人
cháng常
shòu受
rén人
qīng轻
jiàn贱
。
In that era, performers were often looked down upon.