contempt in Chinese
contempt in Chinese is 鄙夷 — contempt means a feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
contempt in Chinese
鄙夷
Pronounced: bǐ yí
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
What does "contempt" mean?
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noun A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
"She looked at the offer with open contempt."
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noun The offence of disobeying or disrespecting a court of law, or obstructing its work.
"He was held in contempt for refusing to answer."
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contempt in a sentence
- She looked at the offer with open contempt.
- He was held in contempt for refusing to answer.
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What is "contempt" in Chinese?
"contempt" in Chinese is 鄙夷. contempt means: A feeling that someone or something is beneath consideration, worthless or deserving of scorn.
How do you pronounce 鄙夷?
"contempt" in Chinese is 鄙夷, pronounced "bǐ yí".
How do you use "contempt" in a sentence?
Example: "She looked at the offer with open contempt." In Chinese, "contempt" is 鄙夷.
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