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AI Study Notes for 厌恶
厌烦 (yànfán) - choose 厌恶 when expressing a deeper, more intense dislike compared to the milder irritation implied by 厌烦.
Be careful not to confuse 厌恶 with 嫌弃 (xiánqì), which also means to dislike but has a more nuanced connotation of contempt. This word is more formal; it's often used in written contexts rather than casual conversation.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 厌恶 is useful for discussing personal feelings in a sophisticated manner. Students should focus on using it in conjunction with adjectives to describe strong feelings and practice its usage in varied contexts.
Learners often confuse 厌恶 with 喜欢 (xǐhuān), mistakenly using it in positive contexts. For example, saying '我厌恶这个' to mean 'I like this' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个'.
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How to say to loathe in Chinese
“to loathe” in Chinese is厌恶
厌恶 (yànwù) means to loathe or to feel intense dislike towards something or someone. It is often used in contexts where a strong negative emotion is expressed, such as dislike for a particular behavior, smell, or situation.
When to use 厌恶
Be careful not to confuse 厌恶 with 嫌弃 (xiánqì), which also means to dislike but has a more nuanced connotation of contempt. This word is more formal; it's often used in written contexts rather than casual conversation.
厌恶 or something close to it
厌烦 (yànfán) - choose 厌恶 when expressing a deeper, more intense dislike compared to the milder irritation implied by 厌烦.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 厌恶 with 喜欢 (xǐhuān), mistakenly using it in positive contexts. For example, saying '我厌恶这个' to mean 'I like this' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个'.
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Grammar Patterns of 厌恶
厌恶 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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刘易斯先生对这一切不以为意，令人____。
Mr. Lewis takes an insufferably glib attitude toward it all.
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Cultural Notes for 厌恶
The intensity of the feeling expressed by 厌恶 may be more socially acceptable in Western cultures, where direct expression of dislike is often encouraged, unlike in Chinese culture where it can lead to social discomfort.
Frequently Asked Questions about 厌恶
Yes, you can use 厌恶 to express that you loathe a certain type of food.
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