Writing
贬义 (biǎn yì) — how to say "derogatory meaning" in Chinese
贬义
Derogatory meaning, negative connotation
noun
Character composition
贬
to belittle, to devalue
义
meaning, sense
Radicals / Keys
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
Collocations
贬义词
biǎn yì cí
derogatory term
贬义色彩
biǎn yì sè cǎi
derogatory connotation
带贬义
dài biǎn yì
with derogatory meaning
Examples
在正式写作中，应避免使用带有贬义的词语。
In formal writing, one should avoid using words with negative connotations.
这个词有贬义。
This word has a derogatory meaning.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "derogatory meaning" in Chinese?
"derogatory meaning" in Chinese is 贬义 (biǎn yì).
What does 贬义 mean in English?
贬义 (biǎn yì) means "Derogatory meaning, negative connotation".
How is 贬义 pronounced?
It is pronounced biǎn yì (written as bian yi, bianyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "derogatory meaning" in Chinese characters?
It is written 贬义: 贬 has 8 strokes, 义 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 贬义?
贬义 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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