jim3 hei3厭棄厌弃
Jyutpingjim3 hei3
Yaleyim hei
Definition
To reject, abandon, or cast aside someone or something out of dislike or disgust.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Carries a stronger sense of active rejection or abandonment compared to simply disliking something. It often implies that the subject has grown tired of or developed a prejudice against the object, leading to a desire to cast it aside. While it can apply to people, it is frequently used for objects or situations that have lost their perceived value.
Examples
He seems to detest me, he never reaches out to me.
Related words
Common phrases
to detest and discard old items
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple boredom or lack of interest, as it implies a more negative, judgmental attitude. It is not a synonym for 悶, which describes a state of mind rather than an active rejection of an object.
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