小觑 (xiǎo qù) — to look down on, to despise, to underestimate
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning 'to look down on, to underestimate' — stronger and more written than 轻视. Usually appears in the negative 不可小觑 ('must not be underestimated').
verb
to look down onto despiseto underestimate
Examples
- 小觑。Zhè ge duì shǒu de shí lì bù kě xiǎo qù.The strength of this opponent cannot be underestimated.
- 小觑。Wǒ men bù néng xiǎo qù rèn hé yí gè jìng zhēng duì shǒu.We cannot underestimate any competitor.
- ，小觑。Tā kàn qǐ lái pǔ tōng, dàn cái néng bù róng xiǎo qù.He looks ordinary, but his talent cannot be dismissed.
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