侮辱
wǔ rǔ HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他侮辱了对手的人格。
Tā wǔrǔ le duìshǒu de réngé.
He insulted the opponent's character.
这种行为是对法律的侮辱。
Zhè zhǒng xíngwéi shì duì fǎlǜ de wǔrǔ.
This behavior is an insult to the law.
她因被侮辱而感到愤怒。
Tā yīn bèi wǔrǔ ér gǎndào fènnù.
She felt angry because she was humiliated.
他侮辱了我。
Tā wǔrǔ le wǒ.
He insulted me.
别侮辱别人。
Bié wǔrǔ biérén.
Don't insult others.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 侮 (wǔ) resembles 侮 in 欺侮 (to bully), and 辱 (rǔ) means disgrace or shame. Think of it as 'bullying someone into shame' to remember its meaning of insult or humiliation.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is formal and strong, used in both spoken and written contexts, such as legal discussions (e.g., 侮辱罪, insult crime), news reports, or serious personal conflicts. It is common in contexts involving personal dignity, social justice, or ethical violations.

📖 Grammar Points

侮辱 is a transitive verb often used with objects (e.g., 侮辱别人). It can be modified by adverbs like 公然 (openly) or 严重 (seriously). Common patterns include 被侮辱 (be insulted) and 侮辱了 + noun (insulted someone/something).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, maintaining face (面子, miànzi) and social harmony is important, so 侮辱 is considered a serious offense that can damage relationships. It may be addressed formally, such as through apologies or legal action in severe cases.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 欺负 (qīfu, to bully, which implies power imbalance and repeated harm), 侮辱 focuses more on single acts of verbal or symbolic disrespect. Unlike 骂 (mà, to scold or curse, which can be less severe), 侮辱 emphasizes humiliation and damage to dignity.

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