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贬
biǎn
Description
"贬"这个字有"说别人不好"或者"让价值变低"的意思。
The character "贬" means "to speak ill of others" or "to reduce value."
它常常出现在"贬低""贬值"这样的词里,是比较正式的说法。
It often appears in words like "贬低" and "贬值," and is a relatively formal term.
Meanings
贬biǎn
to belittle; to speak badly of
他总是喜欢贬别人。
He always likes to belittle others.
贬biǎn
to reduce in value; to devalue
钱贬了,东西就变贵了。
When the money depreciates, things become more expensive.
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Notes
- Nuance
贬 is more formal and usually appears in compounds like 贬低 or 贬义.
- Etymology
opposite of 褒 (to praise); the pair 褒贬 means to appraise good and bad.
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