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无赖

wúlài

Description

“无赖”指那种不讲道理、行为很坏的人,也可以形容人的态度很不要脸。

"无赖" refers to a person who is unreasonable and behaves badly; it can also describe someone with a shameless attitude.

Meanings

无赖wúlài

rascal; scoundrel; rogue

他是个无赖,谁都不喜欢他。

He is a scoundrel; no one likes him.

无赖wúlài

shameless; rascally (in behavior)

他借了钱不还,太无赖了。

He borrowed money and won't pay it back; he's really shameless.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    无 (without) + 赖 (rely/scruple), literally someone without honor or scruples.

  • Nuance

    stronger and more contemptuous than 流氓 when describing shameless, unreasonable behavior.

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