lowly; mean; inferior
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
lowly; mean; inferior; base; of low status
archaicAn archaic literary term found in classical texts to describe persons of humble or despicable status, or things of poor quality. Often carries a contemptuous tone. Variant form: 阘茸.
Tà闒
róng茸
zūn尊
xiǎn显
xī兮
，
chán谗
yú谀
dé得
zhì志
。
The lowly and base are honored and prominent, while sycophants achieve their ambitions.
Tà闒
róng茸
zhī之
bèi辈
，
hé何
zú足
guà挂
chǐ齿
。
Such despicable people are not worth mentioning.
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Qì弃
tà闒
róng茸
ér而
rèn任
xián贤
néng能
。
Reject the lowly and appoint the virtuous and capable.