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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

  1. adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
  2. adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.

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