贬义

貶義

biǎnyì

noun #26,343

Meanings

这个词有贬义，最好不要用。

Zhège cí yǒu biǎnyì, zuìhǎo bùyào yòng.

This word has a negative connotation; it is best not to use it.

虽然原本是中性词，但现在带有贬义。

Suīrán yuánběn shì zhōngxìng cí, dàn xiànzài dàiyǒu biǎnyì.

Although it was originally a neutral word, it now carries a negative connotation.

usage

贬义 (negative) is the opposite of 褒义 (bāoyì, positive connotation). Chinese dictionaries often mark words with 贬义 or 褒义 to indicate tone.

贬 biǎn

义 yì