呸 (pēi) - An interjection expressing contempt, disdain, or disgust & to spit (in contempt)

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pēi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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呸 · pēi

An interjection expressing contempt, disdain, or disgust;

to spit (in contempt);

pah! bah!

An interjection expressing contempt, disdain, or disgustto spit (in contempt)pah! bah!

Usage highlights

Spit contemptuouslyUtter 'pah!'Express scornSpit in disdainContemptuous interjectionSpurn with 'bah!'

Synonyms

  • 啐— to spit; ptooey
  • 吐— to spit

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spat out a contemptuous 'Bah!' (呸了一声).
  • She expressed disgust at the suggestion (呸了一口唾沫).
  • The villain uttered a scornful 'Pah!' (呸了一句).

Collocations

  • Spit contemptuously(呸唾沫)
  • Utter 'pah!'(呸一声)
  • Express scorn(呸骂)
  • Spit in disdain(呸了一口)
  • Contemptuous interjection(呸呸)
  • Spurn with 'bah!'(呸掉)

Idioms

  • Spit and curse(呸呸呸)
  • Spit in contempt(呸了一口唾沫)
  • Utter 'pah' in disdain(呸了一声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as an onomatopoeic interjection to show strong disapproval or disgust.
  • Often appears in dialogues in literature and drama to convey a character's contemptuous attitude.
  • Considered impolite and vulgar in formal contexts.

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