贬义

biǎn yì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

Definitions

1. derogatory sense
2. negative connotation

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 褒义 bāo yì 褒义 bāo yì commendatory sense 语义色彩: commendatory sense

Related words

2 items

• 负面 fù miàn 负面 fù miàn negative 评价倾向: negative
• 贬低 biǎn dī 贬低 biǎn dī to belittle 动作与态度: to belittle

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in the phrase 含有贬义 (contain a derogatory connotation) or with 贬义词 (derogatory term).

Common mistakes

贬义 is a noun referring to the derogatory sense itself, not an adjective. Do not say 这个词很贬义; use 这个词带有贬义 or 这是一个贬义词.

Example Sentences

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这个词含有 贬义 。

This word has a derogatory connotation.

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Child Words of 贬义

• 义 义 yì: justice
• 贬 贬 biǎn: to diminish