卑鄙 — meaning in English
bēi bǐ
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- everyday adjective Ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special.
- infamous adjective Well known for something bad; having a very bad reputation.
- mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
- randy adj Feeling strong sexual desire; sexually aroused.
- scurrilous adj Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
- tawdry adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
- unclean adj Dirty or covered in filth.
- vile adj Morally disgusting or contemptible.
Senses
卑鄙 is used for these senses in English:
- abject Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- everyday Commonplace, ordinary.
- in common Held in joint possession.
- infamous Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.
- mean Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
- randy (chiefly, Scotland) Rude or coarse in manner.
- scurrilous (of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
abject — full definition
- adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.