卑下 (bēi xià) — base, low, menial (of social status, character, or conduct)
Definition
Literary, written adjective meaning 'base, low' in moral or social status — much stronger and more formal than 低贱 or 卑微, used mainly in classical or formal writing.
adjective
baselowmenial (of social status, character, or conduct)
Examples
- 卑下。Tā nà zhǒng bēi xià de xíng wéi ràng rén kàn bù qǐ.That kind of base behavior makes people look down on him.
- ，卑下。Zài gǔ dài, mǒu xiē zhí yè bèi shì wéi bēi xià de.In ancient times, certain occupations were considered menial.
- 卑下。Tā cóng bù yīn wèi chū shēn bēi xià ér zì bēi.He never feels inferior because of his humble origins.
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