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亵 (xiè) — (bound form) irreverent, disrespectful, obscene (used in compound words)

Definition

A literary bound form meaning 'irreverent, obscene' — used only inside compounds like 亵渎 (blaspheme) and 亵衣 (underwear, in classical texts). Carries a strong sense of violating what is sacred or decent, not light profanity.

bound form
(bound form) irreverentdisrespectfulobscene (used in compound words)

Examples

  • 。
    Tā zhǐ zé zhè zhǒng xiè dú shén líng de xíng wéi.
    He criticized this kind of blasphemous behavior.
  • 。
    Zhè zhǒng xíng wéi tài wěi xiè le.
    This kind of behavior is too obscene.
  • 亵。
    Gǔ rén de xiè yī yě hěn yǒu jiǎng jiu.
    Ancient people's underwear was also very particular.
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