嗤笑 (chī xiào) — to sneer at, to laugh at derisively
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to sneer at / laugh derisively' — colder and more literary than everyday 嘲笑. Often used in the passive voice.
verb
to sneer atto laugh at derisively
Examples
- 嗤笑。Tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì chī xiào le yī shēng.He let out a sneer at my suggestion.
- 嗤笑。Bú yào chī xiào bié rén de shī bài.Don't sneer at others' failures.
- 嗤笑。Tā de wén zhāng bèi hěn duō rén chī xiào.His article was sneered at by many people.
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