méi​gēn​jī

lacking foundation

  • created sense approved 没根基/沒根基 · méi​gēn​jī · lacking foundation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    没根基 / 沒根基

    méi​gēn​jī

    lacking foundation

    lacking principles or a solid moral or intellectual base

    没, 根基

    没 (literal) → 没/沒 · méi · not have 根基 (literal) → 根基 · gēn​jī · foundation

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  • created sense approved 没根基/沒根基 · méi​gēn​jī · moocher — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    没根基 / 沒根基

    méi​gēn​jī

    moocher

    (colloquial) a cheapskate or moocher; someone who takes advantage of others without giving back

    没, 根基

    没 (literal) → 没/沒 · méi · not have 根基 (literal) → 根基 · gēn​jī · financial standing

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  • created sense approved 没根基/沒根基 · méi​gēn​jī · ill-bred — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    没根基 / 沒根基

    méi​gēn​jī

    ill-bred

    (insulting) having no moral upbringing or education; describes someone born of parents with no social standing or character

    没, 根基

    没 (literal) → 没/沒 · méi · not have 根基 (literal) → 根基 · gēn​jī · character

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