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貶義

derogatory meaning

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

bian3yi4 • biǎnyì

Meaning

Primary

derogatory meaning

Alternatives

derogatory sense, derogatory

Mnemonic

貶義 Derogatory meaning is anything that intentionally 貶 diminishes the perception of someone and does not give them due 義 justice and respect.

Usage

這 個 詞 有 貶義， 請 小心 使用。

This word has a derogatory meaning, please use it carefully.

他 的 話 聽 起來 帶 有 貶義。

His words carry derogatory meaning.

這 句 話 沒有 貶義。

This sentence has no derogatory meaning,.