贬称

貶稱

biǎnchēng

noun

Meanings

1 derogatory term
2 pejorative name
3 to refer to disparagingly (verb)

Characters

to demote; to belittle

Examples

HSK 5

媒体不该使用这种贬称。

Méitǐ bù gāi shǐyòng zhèzhǒng biǎnchēng.

The media should not use this kind of pejorative.

HSK 7-9

“鬼子”是对侵略者的贬称。

" Guǐzi " shì duì qīnlüèzhě de biǎnchēng.

'Guǐzi' is a derogatory term for invaders.

Tips

usage

Antonym is 美称 (měichēng, complimentary name) or 尊称 (zūnchēng, respectful name). 贬称 can be a noun ('the derogatory name') or a verb ('to call X disparagingly Y'): 西方贬称为....

Stroke Order

贬 biǎn

称 chēng