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March 24, 2026
蔑视(蔑視)mièshì(mie4shi4)
蔑视 (miè shì) means to despise or to hold in contempt. This verb is often used in contexts where someone looks down upon another person or group due to perceived inferiority or moral shortcomings, indicating a strong sense of disdain.
Strokes22Frequency#12379DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing 蔑视 towards someone can be seen as a serious social faux pas, especially in hierarchical contexts like business or family, where respect is paramount. It's often tied to the Confucian value of respecting elders and authority.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'miser' (miè) who looks down on others at a fancy restaurant, sneering at the lavish dishes people are enjoying. The radical '艹' (cǎo) on top suggests something green or 'lowly' like weeds, reinforcing the idea of looking down upon.
Meanings of 蔑视
mièshì(mie4shi4)
1to loathe
2to despise
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About 蔑视
蔑视Simplified
蔑視Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12379Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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轻视 (qīngshì) - use 蔑视 when expressing a stronger sense of contempt than轻视, which implies a more casual disregard.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'miser' (miè) who looks down on others at a fancy restaurant, sneering at the lavish dishes people are enjoying. The radical '艹' (cǎo) on top suggests something green or 'lowly' like weeds, reinforcing the idea of looking down upon.
Usage Notes
The term 蔑视 is generally used in formal contexts, often in literature or serious discussions. Be cautious with the tone; using it in casual conversation can come across as overly harsh. Common collocations include '蔑视他人' (to despise others) and '蔑视法律' (to despise the law).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 蔑视 connects with other advanced vocabulary that expresses strong emotions or judgments, such as '鄙视' (to scorn) and '轻视' (to underestimate). Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced opinions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing 蔑视 towards someone can be seen as a serious social faux pas, especially in hierarchical contexts like business or family, where respect is paramount. It's often tied to the Confucian value of respecting elders and authority.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蔑视 with '轻视' (to underestimate), but 蔑视 implies a stronger disdain. For example, saying '我轻视他' (I underestimate him) is less severe than '我蔑视他' (I despise him).
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Grammar Patterns of 蔑视
蔑视 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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球员在备战明天的比赛时带着____对手的情绪。
The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
Example Sentences for 蔑视 (10)
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vto loathe9
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球员在备战明天的比赛时带着蔑视对手的情绪。
qiú yuán zài bèi zhàn míng tiān de bǐ sài shí dài zháo miè shì duì shǒu de qíng xù。
The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
Environmentalists loathe those who continue to use plastic bags.
vto despise1
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他对那些只顾自己利益而不顾他人的行为感到无比蔑视。
Tā duì nàxiē zhǐ gù zìjǐ lìyì ér bù gù tārén de xíngwéi gǎndào wúbǐ mièshì.
He feels immense disdain for those who only care about their own interests and disregard others.
Cultural Notes for 蔑视
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In Chinese culture, showing 蔑视 towards someone can be seen as a serious social faux pas, especially in hierarchical contexts like business or family, where respect is paramount. It's often tied to the Confucian value of respecting elders and authority.
Frequently Asked Questions about 蔑视
No, 蔑视 always carries a negative connotation, indicating disdain or contempt.
It's more commonly used in formal contexts or written language rather than in casual conversation.
You can say '他对失败者抱有蔑视' which means 'He holds contempt for losers.'
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