嗤笑 (chī xiào) — to sneer at, to laugh at derisively

Definition

A formal, written verb meaning 'to sneer at / laugh derisively' — colder and more literary than everyday 嘲笑. Often used in the passive voice.

verb

to sneer atto laugh at derisively

嗤笑。
Tā duì wǒ de jiàn yì chī xiào le yī shēng.
He let out a sneer at my suggestion.
嗤笑。
Bú yào chī xiào bié rén de shī bài.
Don't sneer at others' failures.
嗤笑。
Tā de wén zhāng bèi hěn duō rén chī xiào.
His article was sneered at by many people.

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