嫚 (mān) - To disrespect, insult, show contempt & also used in ancient texts to refer to

嫚Tone 1

mān ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嫚 · mān

To disrespect, insult, show contempt;

also used in ancient texts to refer to a female servant or maid.

To disrespect, insult, show contemptalso used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

To insult and abuseDisrespectful wordsContemptuous attitudeFemale servantTo ridicule and insultArrogant and disrespectful

Synonyms

  • 侮— to insult, bully
  • 辱— to humiliate, disgrace
  • 轻— to belittle, treat lightly

Antonyms

  • 敬— to respect, honor
  • 尊— to esteem, revere
  • 恭— to be respectful, polite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke disrespectfully to his elders (出言不嫚).
  • The ancient text mentions a female servant (宫嫚).
  • She showed contempt through her actions (行为轻嫚).

Collocations

  • To insult and abuse(嫚骂)
  • Disrespectful words(嫚言)
  • Contemptuous attitude(嫚态)
  • Female servant(宫嫚)
  • To ridicule and insult(戏嫚)
  • Arrogant and disrespectful(骄嫚)

Idioms

  • To insult and curse(嫚骂不休)
  • Arrogant and disrespectful(骄嫚无礼)
  • To speak disrespectfully(出言相嫚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, showing respect to elders and superiors was highly valued, making disrespectful behavior (嫚) socially unacceptable.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing improper conduct toward authority figures.
  • Also used historically to refer to female servants, reflecting social hierarchies.

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