謸 (áo) - To ridicule, mock, or taunt & to speak contemptuously.

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謸 · áo

To ridicule, mock, or taunt;

to speak contemptuously.

To ridicule, mock, or tauntto speak contemptuously.

Usage highlights

to ridicule and mockto scorn and despiseto tease and tauntarrogant ridiculesarcastic mockerycontemptuous words

Synonyms

  • 嘲— to ridicule, mock
  • 讽— to satirize, mock
  • 讥— to ridicule, satirize

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 誉— to praise, honor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was ridiculed for his mistake (被謸笑).
  • The arrogant official mocked the commoners (謸视百姓).
  • Her sarcastic remarks were meant to taunt (謸弄).

Collocations

  • to ridicule and mock(謸笑)
  • to scorn and despise(謸视)
  • to tease and taunt(謸弄)
  • arrogant ridicule(謸慢)
  • sarcastic mockery(謸讽)
  • contemptuous words(謸言)

Idioms

  • To mock and ridicule(謸笑怒骂)
  • Arrogant and contemptuous(謸慢无礼)
  • Sarcastic and mocking(謸讽挖苦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations of arrogance and contempt.
  • In classical texts, it often describes the speech behavior of arrogant officials or scholars.
  • Modern usage is rare, mostly appearing in literary contexts or historical descriptions.

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