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不屑

bù xiè
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to disdain to do sth
  2. 2. to think sth not worth doing
  3. 3. to feel it beneath one's dignity

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
看重
kàn zhòng

to regard as important; to value

看重 means to value or think highly of, opposite of disdaining

Synonyms

2 items
鄙视
bǐ shì

to despise

both mean to look down upon or disdain
轻蔑
qīng miè

scornful; disdainful; contemptuous; pejorative

both convey a sense of contempt or scorn

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不屑 is often used with 于 (bùxièyú) before a verb, e.g., 不屑于回答 (disdain to answer). Omitting 于 is a common mistake.

Formality

不屑 is literary and carries a strong tone of disdain; in casual speech, 懒得 (lǎnde) is used for 'can't be bothered' without the contempt.

Example Sentences

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他 不屑 于解释。
He disdained to explain.

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Words Containing 不屑

不屑一顾
bù xiè yī gù

to disdain as beneath contempt (idiom)

Child Words of 不屑

不
bù

no; not so

屑
xiè

bits