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龌龌龊龊 — “Sordid, squalid, and morally despicable”

龌龌龊龊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sordid, squalid, and morally despicable”. Contemptible. Literally, “Sordid and squalid”.

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龌龌龊龊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

龌龌龊龊 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
龌
wò17Filthy, sordid, mean
龌
wò17Filthy, sordid, mean
龊
chuò15dirty or morally corrupt
龊
chuò15dirty or morally corrupt

Example Sentence with 龌龌龊龊

他在公司里做了一些龌龌龊龊的事情,最终被解雇了
He engaged in some sordid dealings at the company and was eventually dismissed.

Idioms Related to 龌龌龊龊

Synonyms of 龌龌龊龊

  • lā邋lā邋ta遢tà遢Sloppy and untidy
  • wò龌lǐ里wò龌chuò龊morally corrupt and despicable

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What does 龌龌龊龊 mean?

龌龌龊龊 (wò wò chuò chuò) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Sordid, squalid, and morally despicable”.

How do you pronounce 龌龌龊龊?

龌龌龊龊 is pronounced wò wò chuò chuò in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 龌龌龊龊 literally mean?

Literally, 龌龌龊龊 means “Sordid and squalid”. It is used to mean “Sordid, squalid, and morally despicable”.

What is the Chinese definition of 龌龌龊龊?

指肮脏,不干净。比喻人的品质卑劣

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