不齿 (bù chǐ) — to despise, to hold in contempt (formal/literary)
Definition
Formal written expression meaning 'to despise' — emphasizes moral disgust at someone's behavior, stronger and more literary than everyday 讨厌. Used in writing, not casual speech.
verb
to despiseto hold in contempt (formal/literary)
Examples
- 不齿。Zhè zhǒng qī piàn xíng wéi wèi zhèng zhí de rén suǒ bù chǐ.This kind of deceitful behavior is despised by upright people.
- 不齿。Tā de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi lìng rén bù chǐ.His actions are contemptible.
- 不齿。Xué shù jiè duì chāo xí xíng wéi bù chǐ zhì jí.The academic community holds plagiarism in utter contempt.
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