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轻蔑

輕蔑
qīngmiè
verb HSK 7-9 #19,065

Meanings

  1. 1 to scorn
  2. 2 to despise
  3. 3 contemptuous
  4. 4 disdainful

Characters

轻
qīng
light; slight
蔑
miè
to despise; to belittle
Literally 'to treat lightly and despise'

Examples

HSK 6
他用轻蔑的眼光看着对方。
Tā yòng qīngmiè de yǎnguāng kàn zhe duìfāng.
He looked at the other person with contemptuous eyes.
HSK 6
她脸上露出轻蔑的笑容。
Tā liǎnshàng lùchū qīngmiè de xiàoróng.
A disdainful smile appeared on her face.

Tips

usage
轻蔑 is often used with 的 as an adjective modifier: 轻蔑的眼神 (contemptuous gaze), 轻蔑的态度 (disdainful attitude). It's stronger than 看不起 (to look down on).

Stroke Order

轻 qīng
蔑 miè