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不屑

bùxiè
verb HSK 7-9 #15,521

Meanings

  1. 1 to disdain
  2. 2 to think something beneath one's dignity
  3. 3 to scorn

Examples

他不屑于回答这个问题。
Tā bùxiè yú huídá zhège wèntí.
He disdained to answer this question.
她不屑一顾地走开了。
Tā bùxièyīgù de zǒukāi le.
She walked away without deigning to look.

Tips

usage
不屑一顾 (bùxiè yī gù) is a common expression meaning 'to not deign to give a glance' — expressing extreme contempt.

Stroke Order

不 bù
屑 xiè