侮辱 wǔrǔ to insult
to insult; to humiliate; dishonor
How to remember 侮辱: 侮 insult + 辱 to insult = to insult.
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How it is used
- To insult or humiliate someone, treating their dignity with contempt - 你这是在侮辱我 (nǐ zhè shì zài wǔrǔ wǒ) you're insulting me.
- Heavier than 骂 (mà, to curse/scold) and than 得罪 (dézuì, to offend); 侮辱 targets a person's honor and is serious enough for legal complaints (人格侮辱).
- Works as both verb and noun (一种侮辱, an insult). Formal-leaning, often paired with 人格 (dignity) or 尊严 (self-respect).
Example sentences
- 她侮辱了他。 Tā wǔrǔ le tā.She insulted him.