无赖

wú lài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. hoodlum
2. rascal
3. rogue
4. rascally
5. scoundrelly

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 流氓 liú máng 流氓 liú máng rogue 指品行不端的人: rogue
• 恶棍 è gùn 恶棍 è gùn scoundrel; rogue; bully; villain 凶恶无赖的人: scoundrel; rogue; bully; villain

Usage notes

Common mistakes

无赖 usually describes people, not objects or situations. Avoid using it for things like 'a shameless lie'—use 无耻 instead.

Formality

无赖 is a strong pejorative, often used in informal or emotionally charged contexts. In formal writing, consider 无耻之徒 (shameless person).

Example Sentences

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他是个 无赖 ，总是借钱不还。

He is a rascal who always borrows money and never pays it back.

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Words Containing 无赖

• 耍无赖 耍无赖 shuǎ wú lài: to act shamelessly

Child Words of 无赖

• 无 无 wú: not to have
• 赖 赖 lài: to depend on