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卑下 (bēi xià) — base, low, menial (of social status, character, or conduct)

Definition

Literary, written adjective meaning 'base, low' in moral or social status — much stronger and more formal than 低贱 or 卑微, used mainly in classical or formal writing.

adjective
baselowmenial (of social status, character, or conduct)

Examples

  • 卑下。
    Tā nà zhǒng bēi xià de xíng wéi ràng rén kàn bù qǐ.
    That kind of base behavior makes people look down on him.
  • ，卑下。
    Zài gǔ dài, mǒu xiē zhí yè bèi shì wéi bēi xià de.
    In ancient times, certain occupations were considered menial.
  • 卑下。
    Tā cóng bù yīn wèi chū shēn bēi xià ér zì bēi.
    He never feels inferior because of his humble origins.

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