犯上 (fàn shǎng) — to offend or go against one's superiors (in a hierarchical relationship)
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning to defy or offend one's superiors. Almost always appears in fixed phrases like 大逆不道 or with 敢/不敢, not in everyday speech.
verb
to offend or go against one's superiors (in a hierarchical relationship)
Examples
- ，。Tā fàn le shàng, bèi lǎo bǎn pī píng le.He offended his superior and was criticized by the boss.
- ，犯上。Zài gǔ dài, fàn shǎng shì dà nì bú dào de xíng wéi.In ancient times, offending one's superiors was a heinous act.
- 犯上，。Tā bù gǎn fàn shǎng, zhǐ hǎo rěn qì tūn shēng.He didn't dare to go against his superior and had to swallow his pride.
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