娋 (shào) - To be arrogant, haughty & to look down upon others

娋Tone 4

shào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

娋 · shào

To be arrogant, haughty;

to look down upon others;

also used in female names in ancient times.

To be arrogant, haughtyto look down upon othersalso used in female names in ancient times.

Usage highlights

arrogant and haughtylook down uponfemale name in ancient timeshaughty expressioncontemptuous gaze

Synonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 骄— haughty, conceited
  • 蔑— despise, scorn

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 恭— respectful, polite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a haughty demeanor (娋傲的态度).
  • The name appears in ancient texts (古文中用作女子名).
  • He looked down upon others with contempt (娋视他人).

Collocations

  • arrogant and haughty(娋傲)
  • look down upon(娋视)
  • female name in ancient times(古女子名娋)
  • haughty expression(娋态)
  • contemptuous gaze(娋目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Used as a female name in ancient times, though uncommon in modern usage.
  • Carries negative connotations of arrogance and contempt in most contexts.

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