寒碜 (hán chěn) — to ridicule, to make fun of, to embarrass (socially)
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to mock or embarrass someone socially (publicly call out their flaws). Often used with 当众 ('in public') or 别...了 ('stop ...ing'); tone is sharp and shaming.
verb
to ridiculeto make fun ofto embarrass (socially)
Examples
- 寒碜，。Nǐ bié hán chěn tā le, tā gāng lái hái bù shú xī.Don't make fun of him; he just arrived and isn't familiar yet.
- 寒碜，。Tā dāng zhòng hán chěn wǒ, ràng wǒ hěn xià bù lái tái.She ridiculed me in public, making me feel very embarrassed.
- 寒碜。Tā zǒng xǐ huan yòng zhè jiàn shì lái hán chěn bié rén.He always likes to use this matter to mock others.
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