不屑

bùxiè

verb HSK 7-9 #15,521

Meanings

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

Characters

bits; crumbs; to deem worthy

Examples

HSK 6

他不屑于回答这个问题。

Tā bùxiè yú huídá zhège wèntí.

He disdained to answer this question.

HSK 6

她不屑一顾地走开了。

Tā bùxiè-yīgù de zǒukāi le.

She walked away without deigning to look.

Tips

usage

不屑一顾 is a common expression meaning 'to not deign to give a glance' - expressing extreme contempt.

Stroke Order

不 bù

屑 xiè