Common Meanings
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nāo孬
Bad; not good; inferior.
他平时看起来很老实，但做起事来一点儿都不孬。
He usually seems very honest, but when it comes to doing things, he's not bad at all.
Cowardly; describes someone who is a wimp or good-for-nothing (e.g., '孬种' nāozhǒng).
别当个孬种，勇敢地站起来！
Don't be a coward, stand up bravely!