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卑鄙

bēi bǐ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • base
  • mean
  • contemptible
  • despicable

Definition

形容人的言行恶劣，不道德。

Describing a person's behavior or speech as vile, immoral, or despicable.

Usage

通常用于指责或批评某人的行为不光明正大，缺乏道德底线。

Typically used to condemn or criticize someone's actions as dishonorable and lacking moral integrity.

Examples

  • 1 他为了得到那份工作，用了卑鄙的手段。 (He used despicable means to get that job.)
  • 2 这种卑鄙的行为让人不齿。 (Such despicable behavior is contemptible.)
  • 3 你竟然在背后说人坏话，太卑鄙了！ (How could you speak ill of someone behind their back? That's so mean!)
  • 4 这些卑鄙的谣言毁了他的名声。 (These vile rumors ruined his reputation.)
  • 5 他们用卑鄙的谎言欺骗了所有人。 (They deceived everyone with despicable lies.)

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