猥 (wěi) - Base & vulgar

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猥 · wěi

Base;

vulgar;

obscene;

despicable;

mean;

humble;

used to describe something lowly, vulgar, or contemptible.

Basevulgarobscene

Usage highlights

Indecent assaultDespicable behaviorVulgar languageBase and pettyHumble opinionNumerous and miscellaneous

Synonyms

  • 鄙— despicable; contemptible
  • 贱— lowly; base
  • 卑— low; inferior
  • 秽— filthy; obscene

Antonyms

  • 雅— elegant; refined
  • 贵— noble; precious
  • 尊— respected; honorable
  • 高— high; lofty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He made a vulgar joke (猥亵的笑话).
  • The thief acted in a despicable manner (行为猥琐).
  • She felt humiliated by the indecent proposal (猥亵的提议).
  • He gave a fawning and servile smile (猥琐的笑).

Collocations

  • Indecent assault(猥亵)
  • Despicable behavior(猥琐)
  • Vulgar language(猥词)
  • Base and petty(猥鄙)
  • Humble opinion(猥见)
  • Numerous and miscellaneous(猥杂)

Idioms

  • To be greedy for life and afraid of death(贪猥无厌)
  • Numerous and disorderly(猥冗)
  • Vulgar and despicable(庸猥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to denote humility or self-deprecation in formal writing.
  • In modern usage, strongly associated with sexual misconduct and vulgarity.
  • The character carries a strongly negative connotation in contemporary Chinese.

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