卑 (bēi) — low, inferior; (literary) modest, humble

Definition

卑 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in compounds meaning 'low, inferior' or (in literary contexts) 'modest, humble'. It is not used as a standalone word. Common compounds include 卑微 (humble, lowly), 自卑 (self-abasing, inferiority complex), and 卑鄙 (despicable, base).

b.f.

lowinferior(literary) modesthumble

Examples

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Tā chūshēn bēi wēi, dàn cóngbù fàngqì.
He comes from a humble background but never gives up.
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Zuòrén bùnéng tài zì bēi.
One should not be too self-abasing.
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Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi tài bēi bǐ le.
This kind of behavior is too despicable.

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