English–Chinese
“despise” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwǔ miè
Example
他当众侮蔑我。tā dāng zhòng wǔ miè wǒ
He despises me in front of everyone.
How to say “despise” in Chinese
“Despise” in Chinese is 侮蔑 (wǔ miè).
Treat another person as beneath respect, using words or actions that lower their dignity or standing.
Example sentences with 侮蔑
他在背后侮蔑我，让我很伤心。tā zài bèi hòu wǔ miè wǒ ràng wǒ hěn shāng xīn
He despises me behind my back, making me very sad.
Tips for using 侮蔑
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds formal and severe, so it is more common in reports, criticism, and other serious descriptions than in relaxed talk.