extravagant and wasteful
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
extravagant and wasteful; luxurious to the point of decadence
formalDescribes a lifestyle, spending habit, or social atmosphere characterized by excessive luxury and waste. Often carries a negative connotation. Note: The more common standard form is 奢靡 (shē mí).
Tā他
guò过
zhe着
shē奢
mí糜
de的
shēng生
huó活
，
cóng从
bù不
kǎo考
lǜ虑
jīn金
qián钱
。
He leads an extravagant and wasteful life, never giving money a second thought.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jiān坚
jué决
fǎn反
duì对
shē奢
mí糜
zhī之
fēng风
，
tí提
chàng倡
qín勤
jiǎn俭
jié节
yuē约
。
We must firmly oppose the trend of extravagance and waste, and advocate diligence and thrift.
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Nà那
ge个
dynasty
ded
guìy
zún
yǐa
shēngs
huót
shēy
mí
ér的
wén贵
míng族
以
生
活
奢
糜
而
闻
名
。
The nobles of that dynasty were known for their decadent and wasteful lifestyles.