bin2 ji6貶義贬义

Jyutpingbin2 ji6

Yalebín yih

名詞Rare

Definition

Derogatory sense; a negative meaning or connotation of a word.

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How it's used

Used primarily in linguistic or academic contexts to describe the negative connotation of a word. While it is a standard term, native speakers often prefer describing a word as 難聽 or 唔好聽 in casual conversation to convey that a term is offensive or insulting.

Examples

ni1呢go3個ci4詞jyu5語daai3帶jau5有bin2貶ji6義，m4唔hou2好lyun6亂gam3咁gong2講。

This word has a derogatory sense, don't use it casually.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知ni1呢go3個zi6字kei4其sat6實hai6係bin2貶ji6義㗎？

Do you know that this word is actually derogatory?

Common phrases

bin2貶ji6義ci4詞

derogatory term

daai3帶jau5有bin2貶ji6義

carries a derogatory sense

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 貶低, which is a verb meaning to belittle or disparage someone. Remember that 貶義 is a noun describing the nature of a word, not an action performed by a person.