() - Arrogant & disrespectful

Tone 4

bì | 8 strokes | radical: 忄

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Arrogant;

disrespectful;

rude.

Arrogantdisrespectfulrude.

Usage highlights

Arrogant and disrespectfulDisrespectful behaviorRude attitudeContemptuous lookInsolent speech

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His attitude was quite arrogant (态度怭怭).
  • She showed disrespectful behavior (怭慢 behavior).
  • One should not be rude to elders (对长辈不可怭).

Collocations

  • Arrogant and disrespectful(怭怭)
  • Disrespectful behavior(怭行)
  • Rude attitude(怭态)
  • Contemptuous look(怭视)
  • Insolent speech(怭言)

Idioms

  • Arrogant and disrespectful(怭怭不敬)
  • Rude and contemptuous(怭慢无礼)
  • Insolent behavior(怭行无忌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a strongly negative connotation in Chinese culture, describing behavior that violates social norms of respect.
  • In classical texts, it often appears in contexts criticizing improper conduct, especially towards superiors or elders.

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