凟 (dú) - To be disrespectful, irreverent, or profane & to act in a blasphemous or sacrilegious manner

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dú ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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凟 · dú

To be disrespectful, irreverent, or profane;

to act in a blasphemous or sacrilegious manner;

to violate or defile something sacred.

To be disrespectful, irreverent, or profaneto act in a blasphemous or sacrilegious mannerto violate or defile something sacred.

Usage highlights

To blaspheme the godsTo profane the sacredTo show disrespectTo act irreverentlyTo violate a tabooTo defile a temple

Synonyms

  • 亵— to blaspheme, to profane
  • 侮— to insult, to disrespect

Antonyms

  • 敬— to respect, to revere
  • 尊— to honor, to venerate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To blaspheme against the gods (凟神).
  • He was accused of profaning the temple (凟圣殿).
  • Such an act is a desecration of the sacred text (凟圣典).

Collocations

  • To blaspheme the gods(凟神)
  • To profane the sacred(凟圣)
  • To show disrespect(凟犯)
  • To act irreverently(凟慢)
  • To violate a taboo(凟职)
  • To defile a temple(凟庙)

Idioms

  • To blaspheme and show contempt(凟神侮圣)
  • To act with extreme irreverence(凟职妄为)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with violating religious or ritual propriety, a serious offense in traditional Chinese culture.
  • The character carries a strong negative connotation, implying a transgression against spiritual or moral order.

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