No. 4,946 in Chinese
轻视
"轻视" means "to disdain" or "to look down on."
In a sentence
他总是轻视别人的意见。
He always belittles other people's opinions.
In this sentence, "轻视" means to belittle or disregard someone else's opinions, emphasizing a dismissive attitude.
我们不能轻视问题的严重性。
We should not underestimate the seriousness of the problem.
Here, "轻视" is used to express underestimating or neglecting the importance of an issue, pointing to a lack of necessary attention.
虽然他年轻，但不能轻视他的能力。
Although he is young, we should not overlook his abilities.
In this context, "轻视" refers to overlooking or undervaluing someone's abilities based on prejudices, stressing the need for acknowledgment.
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