蔑 miè to disdain
to disdain; to disregard; to slight
How to remember 蔑: 艹 grass + 罒 net + 戍 guard = to disdain. The student crosses the grass in a net vest, and at the club door the guard gives him a look that seems to disdain his muddy shoes.
Component breakdown
蔑 = 艹 grass + 罒 net + 戍 guard
- 艹 grass
- 罒 net
- 戍 guard
The student crosses the grass in a net vest, and at the club door the guard gives him a look that seems to disdain his muddy shoes.
How it is used
- 'To scorn/slight' - 蔑视 (mièshì) to look down on with contempt, 轻蔑 (qīngmiè) scornful/disdainful, 污蔑 (wūmiè) to smear/slander.
- 蔑视 is stronger and more overt than mere 看不起 (kàn bu qǐ, look down on); it implies open, active contempt.