不屑

• Pinyin: bù xiè
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 屑 = 尸 (body) + 肖 (small), meaning fragments or worth

Significado

desdeñar; despreciar; considerar indigno

Expresses an attitude of contempt or considering something unworthy of attention. Can describe facial expressions (不屑的表情) or attitudes. Often appears with 一顾 (to give a glance) in the phrase 不屑一顾.

Ejemplos

1. 他对这种小把戏不屑一顾，根本懒得理会。
2. 她脸上露出不屑的神情，转身就走了。
3. 这种低级的挑衅，我不屑回应。

Guía de uso

Contexto: attitude, contempt, narrative

Tono: contemptuous

Correcto

• 他不屑于为这种事争辩。(He disdains to argue about such matters.)
• 她不屑地哼了一声。(She gave a contemptuous snort.)

Incorrecto

• 我不屑这道菜的味道。(Don't use 不屑 for disliking flavors — it's about contempt for behavior or matters)

Origen e historia

不 (not) + 屑 (bits, worth). Not considering something worth one's attention.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal