厌恶 yànwù to loathe
to loathe; to hate; disgusted with something
How to remember 厌恶: 厌 to dislike + 恶 bad = to loathe.
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How it is used
- 'To loathe / detest / be disgusted by' - a strong aversion: 厌恶虚伪 (yànwù xūwěi) to detest hypocrisy.
- Note reading wù for 恶. Stronger and more visceral than 讨厌; implies deep repugnance toward something/someone.
Example sentences
- 我厌恶他。 Wǒ yànwù tā.I am disgusted with him.