嫌 (xián) - Dislike, suspicion, resentment & to mind or be bothered by something

嫌Tone 2

xián ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

嫌 · xián

Dislike, suspicion, resentment;

to mind or be bothered by something;

often carries a sense of dissatisfaction or complaint.

Dislike, suspicion, resentmentto mind or be bothered by somethingoften carries a sense of dissatisfaction or complaint.

Usage highlights

DislikeSuspicionSuspectAvoid suspicionComplain aboutResent poverty and love wealth

Synonyms

  • 厌— dislike, detest
  • 恶— dislike, hate
  • 憎— hate, detest

Antonyms

  • 爱— love, like
  • 喜— like, enjoy
  • 好— like, prefer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I dislike crowded places (我嫌人多的地方).
  • She suspects he is lying (她嫌他在说谎).
  • He doesn't mind the cold weather (他不嫌冷).
  • They complained about the food being too salty (他们嫌菜太咸).

Collocations

  • Dislike(嫌弃)
  • Suspicion(嫌疑)
  • Suspect(嫌疑人)
  • Avoid suspicion(避嫌)
  • Complain about(嫌…)
  • Resent poverty and love wealth(嫌贫爱富)

Idioms

  • Resent poverty and love wealth(嫌贫爱富)
  • Avoid suspicion by keeping distance(瓜田李下之嫌)
  • No suspicion of favoritism(无偏无嫌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese social relations, avoiding suspicion (避嫌) is important to maintain harmony and trust.
  • The character reflects cultural emphasis on maintaining proper appearances and avoiding situations that might arouse doubt.
  • Often used in legal and social contexts to discuss suspicion and allegations.

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