厌恶
yànwù
to detest, to loathe
Part of speech · verb
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 他厌恶一切虚伪的行为。He detests all hypocritical behavior.
- 这种气味让人厌恶。This kind of smell is disgusting.
Collocations
令人厌恶感到厌恶厌恶情绪厌恶透顶
Mnemonic
厌 yàn "to dislike" + 恶 wù "to hate": a Sino-Korean word "to detest, to loathe". To strongly dislike or find revolting. Reading note: 恶 reads wù in 厌恶 (to hate) but è in 恶人 (a villain). Stronger aversion than 讨厌. Opposite of 喜爱 (to love).
Related
讨厌憎恶反感喜爱
Quick check
How is 恶 read in 厌恶?