看不起

kànbuqǐ

to look down on; to despise

Dictionary entry

to look down upon; to despise

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看
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See it in sentences

不要看不起别人。

Búyào kànbuqǐ biérén.

English

Don't look down on others.

他看不起不努力的人。

Tā kànbuqǐ bù nǔlì de rén.

English

He looks down on people who do not try.

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