歧视 (qí shì) — to discriminate against
Definition
Discriminates against people (by race, gender, etc.) — always takes a group or person as object. Often paired with 因为 for the reason (because of…) or 受到 for passive voice.
verb
to discriminate against
Examples
- 歧视。Wǒ men bù néng qí shì rèn hé rén.We cannot discriminate against anyone.
- 歧视。Nà jiā gōng sī yīn wèi qí shì nǚ xìng yuán gōng bèi gào le.That company was sued for discriminating against female employees.
- 歧视。Tā xué xí fǎ lǜ hòu bú zài qí shì rèn hé qún tǐ.After studying law, he no longer discriminates against any group.
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