shěn

哂

Character · Verb

smile; laugh at

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to smile (literary)

literary

Used in formal or classical contexts. Often carries a connotation of mild amusement, ridicule, or condescension when used in phrases like 不值一哂.

Bù不
zhí值
yī一
shěn哂
 。

Not worth a contemptuous smile; beneath contempt.

Fū夫
zǐ子
shěn哂
zhī之
 。

The Master smiled at him.

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Zhòng众
rén人
shěn哂
xiào笑
 ，
bù不
yǐ以
wéi为
rán然
 。

The crowd laughed mockingly, disagreeing with him.