嫸 (zhǎn) - To mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone & to speak sarcastically or derisively.

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zhǎn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嫸 · zhǎn

To mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone;

to speak sarcastically or derisively.

To mock, ridicule, or make fun of someoneto speak sarcastically or derisively.

Usage highlights

mock and ridiculesarcastic remarksridicule and scornderisive laughtermock and teasesarcastic tone

Synonyms

  • 嘲— to ridicule, mock
  • 讽— to satirize, ridicule
  • 讥— to ridicule, satirize

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 誉— to praise, honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She mocked his clumsy attempts (嫸笑他的笨拙尝试).
  • He often ridicules others (他经常嫸讽别人).
  • Her sarcastic remarks were hurtful (她的嫸言很伤人).

Collocations

  • mock and ridicule(嫸笑)
  • sarcastic remarks(嫸言)
  • ridicule and scorn(嫸讽)
  • derisive laughter(嫸笑)
  • mock and tease(嫸弄)
  • sarcastic tone(嫸调)

Idioms

  • To mock and ridicule(嫸笑怒骂)
  • Sarcastic and scornful words(嫸言冷语)
  • To ridicule and make fun of(嫸弄嘲讽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a negative connotation of mockery and sarcasm, often considered impolite or hurtful in communication.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, respectful and harmonious speech is valued, making words like 嫸 generally discouraged.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical literature to describe scornful behavior.

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