(cuī) - Cui — used in the term 猥獕 (wěicuī),

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Cui — used in the term 猥獕 (wěicuī), meaning wretched, despicable, or contemptible in appearance or character.

Cui — used in the term 猥獕 (wěicuī),

Usage highlights

Wretched appearanceDespicable characterContemptible behavior

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had a wretched appearance (猥獕 appearance).
  • The villain was described as despicable (猥獕 villain).
  • The term 猥獕 is used in classical literature to describe contemptible characters.

Collocations

  • Wretched appearance(猥獕 appearance)
  • Despicable character(猥獕 character)
  • Contemptible behavior(猥獕 behavior)

Idioms

  • Wretched and despicable(猥獕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 獕 is almost exclusively used in the compound 猥獕, which appears in classical Chinese literature.
  • The character carries a strongly negative connotation, describing moral or physical repulsiveness.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily encountered in literary contexts.

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