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HSK 6
notxièdisdainonelook
To not think something worth looking at; to disdain.

Literal meaning

not (不) — disdain (屑) — one (一) — look (顾)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase indicating contempt or disregard.

Examples

duìzhèzhǒngxiǎoshìxiè
He disdains such trivial matters.
gēnběnxièdejiàn
He completely disregarded my suggestion.

Usage & nuances

Implies a strong feeling of superiority or contempt.

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