disrespectful; irreverent; frivolous
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
disrespectful; irreverent; lacking solemnity
literaryLiterary register. Describes speech, attitude, or behavior that shows a lack of proper respect or seriousness, often toward sacred or important matters.
Tā他
yán言
yǔ语
xiè亵
màn慢
，
háo毫
wú无
jìng敬
wèi畏
zhī之
xīn心
。
His words were disrespectful, showing no sense of reverence whatsoever.
Bù不
kě可
xiè亵
màn慢
shén神
shèng圣
de的
shì事
wù物
。
One must not treat sacred things with irreverence.
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Miàn面
duì对
zhǎng长
bèi辈
，
tài态
du度
bù不
kě可
xiè亵
màn慢
。
When facing elders, one's attitude must not be disrespectful.