蹂躏 (róu lìn) — to trample underfoot, to ravage (physically); to violate, to abuse (figuratively, e.g. feelings, rights)
Definition
A strong, literary verb meaning to trample or ravage — used in writing for invasions, wars, or any cruel violation of people, rights, or dignity. Far more formal and intense than everyday words like 伤害.
verb
to trample underfootto ravage (physically)to violateto abuse (figuratively, e.g. feelings, rights)
Examples
- 蹂躏，。Qīn lüè zhě sì yì róu lìn zhè piàn tǔ dì, liú xià mǎn mù chuāng yí.The invaders wantonly ravaged this land, leaving it covered with scars.
- 蹂躏，。Tā zài huì yì shàng bèi dāng zhòng róu lìn le zì zūn, shí fēn nán kān.His self-esteem was publicly trampled at the meeting, and he was very embarrassed.
- 蹂躏。Cháng qī zhàn zhēng róu lìn le wú shù jiā tíng de shēng huó.The prolonged war ravaged the lives of countless families.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
蹂róutrample
躏lìntrample
Both 蹂 and 躏 mean trample, so together they intensify the idea of ravaging.
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