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小瞧

xiǎoqiáo

Description

"小瞧"的意思是看不起别人,觉得别人没有本事。

"小瞧" means to look down on others, thinking they are incapable.

这个词常常用在口语里,比如说"别小瞧我"。

This word is often used in spoken language, for example, "Don't 小瞧 me."

Meanings

小瞧xiǎoqiáo

to look down on; to underestimate someone

你别小瞧他,他很聪明。

Don't underestimate him; he's very smart.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    小 (small/belittle) + 瞧 (to look), literally "to look at as small."

  • Nuance

    colloquial and northern-flavored; 小看 is more neutral and widely used.

In videos

“不要小瞧这30分钟啊”

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