亵渎 (xiè dú) — to blaspheme, to profane (sacred things); to defile, to desecrate (something noble or pure)
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning to profane or desecrate something sacred, noble, or pure — used for acts against gods, art, or feelings, not casual disrespect. Not used in everyday speech.
verb
to blasphemeto profane (sacred things)to defileto desecrate (something noble or pure)
Examples
- 亵渎，。Tā bù gǎn xiè dú shén líng, zhī zài xīn zhōng mò mò qí dǎo.He did not dare to blaspheme the gods, only prayed silently in his heart.
- 亵渎。Yòng jīn qián héng liáng ài qíng shì duì gǎn qíng de xiè dú.Measuring love with money is a desecration of feelings.
- 亵渎。Zhè xiē yōng sú jié mù jiǎn zhí zài xiè dú yì shù.These vulgar shows are practically profaning art.
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