Definition
下贱 is a strong negative stative verb meaning 'low, base, degrading' — it can describe someone's character (mean, despicable) or their social background (humble origin, lowly status). It carries a harsh insulting tone when applied to a person, so use with caution.
s.v.
(adj.) lowmeandegrading (in character or conduct)(adj.) of humble originlowly (in social status)
Examples
- 下贱，。Tā zhè zhǒng xíngwéi zhēn shì xià jiàn, ràng rén kàn bu qǐ.This kind of behavior of his is really degrading; it makes people look down on him.
- ，下贱。Zài gǔdài, chūshēn xià jiàn de rén hěn nán yǒu hǎo de fāzhǎn.In ancient times, people of humble origin had difficulty getting good opportunities.
- 下贱，。Tā zǒng shì zuò yìxiē xià jiàn de shìqíng, wánquán bú gù zìjǐ de zūnyán.He always does some degrading things, completely disregarding his own dignity.
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