睥 (pì) - To look askance & to cast a sidelong glance, often with contempt

睥Tone 4

pì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

睥 · pì

To look askance;

to cast a sidelong glance, often with contempt or disdain;

to look down upon.

To look askanceto cast a sidelong glance, often with contemptto look down upon.

Usage highlights

Look down uponCast a sidelong glanceContemptuous lookArrogant gazeLook down from aboveDisdainful glance

Synonyms

  • 睨— to look askance; to cast a sidelong glance
  • 蔑视— to despise; to scorn
  • 俯视— to look down upon

Antonyms

  • 仰视— to look up to; to admire
  • 尊敬— to respect; to honor
  • 崇拜— to worship; to adore

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He cast a disdainful glance at his opponent (睥睨对手).
  • The king looked down upon his subjects from the throne (睥睨臣民).
  • She gave him a contemptuous sidelong look (睥了他一眼).

Collocations

  • Look down upon(睥睨)
  • Cast a sidelong glance(睥视)
  • Contemptuous look(睥睨之态)
  • Arrogant gaze(睥睨天下)
  • Look down from above(睥睨群雄)
  • Disdainful glance(睥睨众生)

Idioms

  • Looking down on the world with contempt(睥睨天下)
  • Gazing arrogantly at all creation(睥睨万物)
  • Looking down upon the masses(睥睨众生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe arrogant or contemptuous behavior of rulers or powerful figures.
  • The character conveys a sense of superiority and disdain, typically from a position of power or authority.
  • Commonly appears in historical texts describing imperial or noble attitudes toward subordinates.

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