狎 (xiá) - to be overly familiar with & to treat lightly or disrespectfully

狎Tone 2

xiá ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

万响

狎 · xiá

to be overly familiar with;

to treat lightly or disrespectfully;

to be intimate in an improper manner.

to be overly familiar withto treat lightly or disrespectfullyto be intimate in an improper manner.

Usage highlights

overly familiartreat lightlyimproper intimacydisrespectful familiaritycasual acquaintancefrivolous behavior

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is overly familiar with his superiors (狎昵).
  • Do not treat danger lightly (不可狎玩).
  • The ancient text warns against improper intimacy (狎侮).
  • They have an overly casual relationship (狎习).

Collocations

  • overly familiar(狎昵)
  • treat lightly(狎玩)
  • improper intimacy(狎近)
  • disrespectful familiarity(狎侮)
  • casual acquaintance(狎习)
  • frivolous behavior(狎邪)

Idioms

  • To be overly familiar and show disrespect(狎侮小人)
  • Intimate but not respectful(狎而不敬)
  • To treat lightly and play with(狎玩不已)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically carries a negative connotation of improper familiarity, especially across social hierarchies.
  • Often used in classical texts to warn against disrespectful behavior toward superiors or dangerous situations.
  • In Confucian context, implies violation of proper social boundaries and decorum.

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