Definition
藐视 (miǎo shì) is a formal, strong verb meaning 'to despise, to look down on with contempt' — it conveys a haughty, scornful attitude, stronger than 鄙视 (bǐ shì) and more formal than 看不起 (kàn bu qǐ). It implies arrogant disregard, not just underestimation (轻视 qīng shì).
verb
to despiseto look down on
Examples
- 藐视。Tā zǒng miǎo shì nàxiē bù nǔlì de rén.He always despises those who don't work hard.
- 藐视。Bú yào miǎo shì biérén de yìjiàn.Don't look down on others' opinions.
- 藐视。Tā miǎo shì zhè zhǒng bù gōngpíng de xíngwéi.She despises this kind of unfair behavior.
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