Definition
卑鄙 (bēi bǐ) describes morally base, contemptible behavior or character — stronger and more formal than 可恶 (kě wù 'hateful, despicable'), which focuses on causing anger or disgust. It is also more elevated than 贱 (jiàn), a very colloquial, insulting term for a 'low' or 'cheap' person. Use 卑鄙 for serious moral condemnation of actions or motives.
adjective
meancontemptibledespicable
Examples
- 卑鄙。Tā wèile qián zuò le hěnduō bēi bǐ de shì.He did many despicable things for money.
- 卑鄙。Zhè zhǒng bēi bǐ de shǒuduàn ràng rén kàn bu qǐ.This kind of mean tactic makes people look down on you.
- 卑鄙。Wǒ méi xiǎ méi xiǎngdào tā rén zhème bēi bǐ.I didn't expect him to be so contemptible.
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