卑鄙

bēibǐ

adjective HSK 7-9 #3,546

Meanings

1 despicable; mean; contemptible

Characters

low; base; humble

vulgar; to despise

Both characters mean 'low' and 'base' — together they describe someone of the lowest moral character.

Examples

他的手段太卑鄙了。

Tā de shǒuduàn tài bēibǐ le.

His methods are truly despicable.

这种卑鄙的行为让人不齿。

Zhèzhǒng bēibǐ de xíngwéi ràng rén bùchǐ.

This kind of despicable behavior is contemptible.

Tips

culture

卑鄙 became an internet catchphrase from the movie 《卑鄙的我》(Bēibǐ de Wǒ) — the Chinese title of 'Despicable Me.' The Minions (小黄人 xiǎohuángrén, 'little yellow people') are massively popular memes in China.

In Pop Culture

卑鄙的我 Bēibǐ de Wǒ

Despicable Me

animated film franchise featuring Gru and the Minions

Stroke Order

卑 bēi

鄙 bǐ