嬻 (dú) - To be disrespectful, impolite, or contemptuous & to treat with disdain or irreverence.

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嬻 · dú

To be disrespectful, impolite, or contemptuous;

to treat with disdain or irreverence.

To be disrespectful, impolite, or contemptuousto treat with disdain or irreverence.

Usage highlights

disrespectful attitudetreat with contemptimpolite behaviorshow irreverencecontemptuous lookdisdainful speech

Synonyms

  • 亵— to disrespect, profane
  • 侮— to insult, bully
  • 慢— to slight, disrespect

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed disrespect towards his elders (对长辈很嬻).
  • Such behavior is considered impolite (这种态度很嬻).
  • She treated the traditions with contempt (对传统很嬻).

Collocations

  • disrespectful attitude(嬻态)
  • treat with contempt(嬻视)
  • impolite behavior(嬻行)
  • show irreverence(嬻慢)
  • contemptuous look(嬻目)
  • disdainful speech(嬻言)

Idioms

  • To treat with contempt and disrespect(嬻慢无礼)
  • To show irreverence towards elders(嬻视长辈)
  • Disrespectful words and actions(嬻言嬻行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, showing respect to elders and authority figures is highly valued.
  • The character reflects Confucian emphasis on proper social conduct and hierarchical relationships.
  • Disrespectful behavior was historically considered a serious breach of social norms.

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