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可恨 (kěhèn) vs 可恶 (kěwù): use 可恨 for something that is hateful or deserving of contempt, while 可恶 emphasizes a sense of disgust.
Be cautious with the tone when using 可恶, as it can come off as very strong and confrontational, so it's best used in informal contexts or when discussing serious matters. Common collocations include '可恶的行为' (repulsive behavior) or '可恶的敌人' (hateful enemy).
As an HSK 6 word, 可恶 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and moral judgments. Students should focus on understanding its connotations and practice using it in sentences that express strong opinions or reactions.
Learners often confuse 可恶 with 恶心, mistakenly using 可恶 to describe physical disgust, as in '这个食物可恶' (this food is repulsive). The correct term for food would be 恶心 instead.
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How to say repulsive in Chinese
“repulsive” in Chinese is可恶
可恶 (kěwù) describes something that is detestable or repulsive, often used to express strong disapproval or hatred towards people, actions, or situations. It conveys a sense of moral outrage and is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts when expressing intense negative feelings.
When to use 可恶
Be cautious with the tone when using 可恶, as it can come off as very strong and confrontational, so it's best used in informal contexts or when discussing serious matters. Common collocations include '可恶的行为' (repulsive behavior) or '可恶的敌人' (hateful enemy).
可恶 or something close to it
可恨 (kěhèn) vs 可恶 (kěwù): use 可恨 for something that is hateful or deserving of contempt, while 可恶 emphasizes a sense of disgust.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 可恶 with 恶心, mistakenly using 可恶 to describe physical disgust, as in '这个食物可恶' (this food is repulsive). The correct term for food would be 恶心 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 可恶
可恶 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 4 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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____，那完全是不讲道义，是不是？
Dash it all. It's just not playing the game, is it?
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Yes, 可恶 is used to describe something that is strongly negative and repulsive.
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