Definition & Meaning

turn up one's nose at; regard with disdain; show disdain for

Word usage

ào shì

傲 视

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v.turn up one's nose at; regard with disdain; show disdain for
- ào shì wàn wù
  傲视万物
  treat everything with disdain
synonym
miè shì蔑视 pì nì睥睨

Word usage

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"傲视" can be used for both derogation and commendation.

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