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轻视 (qīngshì) — choose 瞧不起 when the emphasis is on a strong feeling of contempt, while 轻视 conveys a more general sense of disdain or undervaluation.
Be careful with the tone when using 瞧不起, as it can come across as very rude or offensive in certain contexts. It is generally informal and best avoided in formal discussions. Common collocations include phrases like '瞧不起别人' (to look down on others) and '对...瞧不起' (to look down on...).
While 瞧不起 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 4 words related to feelings and interpersonal relationships. Focus on understanding the nuances of contempt and how it can affect social interactions.
Learners often confuse 瞧不起 with similar phrases like 轻视 (qing1 shi4, to belittle), which has a more general meaning. For example, saying '我瞧不起他因为他很笨' (I look down on him because he is stupid) is too harsh; it's better to express criticism more gently.
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How to say to look down upon in Chinese
“to look down upon” in Chinese is瞧不起
瞧不起 (qiao2 bu4 qi3) means to look down upon someone or something, expressing contempt or disdain. It is often used in contexts where one person feels superior to another or dismisses their worth, such as in social, professional, or personal scenarios.
When to use 瞧不起
Be careful with the tone when using 瞧不起, as it can come across as very rude or offensive in certain contexts. It is generally informal and best avoided in formal discussions. Common collocations include phrases like '瞧不起别人' (to look down on others) and '对...瞧不起' (to look down on...).
瞧不起 or something close to it
轻视 (qīngshì) — choose 瞧不起 when the emphasis is on a strong feeling of contempt, while 轻视 conveys a more general sense of disdain or undervaluation.
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Learners often confuse 瞧不起 with similar phrases like 轻视 (qing1 shi4, to belittle), which has a more general meaning. For example, saying '我瞧不起他因为他很笨' (I look down on him because he is stupid) is too harsh; it's better to express criticism more gently.
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