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嫌
xián
Description
"嫌"的意思是不喜欢一个人或一件事，觉得它不好。
The meaning of "嫌" is to dislike a person or thing, feeling it is bad.
我们也常常用"嫌"来说别人的缺点，比如"嫌太贵"、"嫌太远"。
We often use "嫌" to talk about others' shortcomings, such as "嫌太贵" (think it's too expensive) or "嫌太远" (think it's too far).
Meanings
嫌xián
to dislike; to mind; to complain about
她嫌这件衣服太贵了。
She thinks this piece of clothing is too expensive.
嫌xián
suspicion; dislike (as a noun)
他有偷东西的嫌疑。
He is suspected of stealing.
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Notes
- Nuance
嫌 often marks a fault you complain about (too expensive, too far), stronger than simple 不喜欢.
- Etymology
originally 'suspicion, ill feeling'; the sense 'to dislike/mind' developed from this.
In videos
“你之前嫌我胖，嫌我邋遢，嫌我拿不出手，”
“那如果你真的嫌换卡比较麻烦的话呢”
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