贬义 meaning and pronunciation

贬义
Simplified word
貶義
Traditional word

贬义 English definition

biǎn yì
  • derogatory sense
  • negative connotation

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  • 贬 (biǎn): to diminish; to demote; to reduce or devaluate; to disparage; to censure; to depreciate;
  • 义 (yì): justice; righteousness; meaning; foster (father etc); adopted; artificial (tooth, limb etc); relationship; friendship;