侈 chǐ luxurious
luxurious; extravagant
How to remember 侈: 亻 person + 多 many = luxurious. The person next door owns many sports cars, a gold bathtub and a private zoo, a life far too luxurious.
Component breakdown
侈 = 亻 person + 多 many
- 亻 person
- 多 many
- 夕 evening
- 夕 evening
The person next door owns many sports cars, a gold bathtub and a private zoo, a life far too luxurious.
How it is used
- Bound almost entirely to 奢侈 (shēchǐ), extravagant/luxurious - 奢侈品 (shēchǐpǐn) luxury goods, 奢侈的生活 an extravagant lifestyle.
- Carries a faintly disapproving 'wastefully lavish' tone, not neutral 'high quality'.