Chinese
bùchǐ
Meaning: to despise; to hold in contempt; to disdain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他這種行為真令人不齒。
他这种行为真令人不齿。
This kind of behavior of his is truly despicable.
他這個人最不齒的就是乘人之危。
What he despises most is taking advantage of someone's precarious position.

Usage Notes

Literally means 'not to be ranked among others'. It implies that someone's behavior is so bad that people refuse to even associate with them.

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