傲视 (ào shì) — to look down upon; to disdain

Definition

A formal written verb meaning 'to look down on' with an attitude of superiority, typically used for abstract targets like rivals, difficulties, or peers. 蔑视 stresses simple contempt; 傲视 implies looking down from a position of pride or strength.

verb

to look down uponto disdain

Examples

傲视，。
Tā zǒng xǐ huan ào shì bié rén, dǎo zhì méi rén yuàn yì hé tā hé zuò.
He always likes to look down on others, which leads to no one willing to cooperate with him.
，傲视。
Miàn duì tiǎo zhàn shí, bú yào ào shì kùn nan.
When facing challenges, don't disdain difficulties.
傲视，。
Tā píng jiè shí lì ào shì tóng bèi, dàn qiān xū cái ràng rén jìn bù.
He relies on his strength to look down on his peers, but humility is what makes one progress.

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