yì​sǔn

to be modest

  • created sense approved 抑损/抑損 · yì​sǔn · to be modest — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    yì​sǔn

    to be modest

    (literary) to be modest or humble; to show humility in one's attitude or conduct

    抑 (literal) → 抑 · yì · to restrain 损 (literal) → 损/損 · sǔn · to decrease

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  • created sense approved 抑损/抑損 · yì​sǔn · to reduce — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    yì​sǔn

    to reduce

    (literary) to reduce or limit, especially regarding personnel, staff, or expenses

    抑 (literal) → 抑 · yì · to restrain 损 (literal) → 损/損 · sǔn · to decrease

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  • created sense approved 抑损/抑損 · yì​sǔn · to belittle — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    yì​sǔn

    to belittle

    (literary) to belittle, disparage, or criticize (often used when comparing things or devaluing a predecessor)

    抑 (literal) → 抑 · yì · to restrain 损 (literal) → 损/損 · sǔn · to damage

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