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厌恶感
yàn wù gǎn
strong disgust
看到蟑螂时，他感到强烈的厌恶感。
He felt a strong sense of disgust when he saw the cockroach.
neutral
A strong feeling of repulsion or loathing towards something considered unpleasant, offensive, or morally wrong.
这种食物的气味让我产生厌恶感。
The smell of this food gives me a sense of disgust.
他对暴力行为充满了厌恶感。
He feels a deep disgust toward acts of violence.
厌恶感 emphasizes a visceral, often instinctive reaction rather than a reasoned judgment.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from similar terms
厌恶感 implies a stronger, more instinctive reaction than 反感 (resentment/aversion). Use 厌恶感 for visceral disgust, while 反感 is milder and can imply personal dislike.
Gold Rule
Context matters
厌恶感 is often used in formal writing or when describing deep-seated emotional reactions. Avoid using it for minor dislikes.
Word Origin
厌 (yàn) = to detest; 恶 (wù) = disgust; 感 (gǎn) = feeling. The compound combines these elements to describe a strong emotional reaction of repulsion.
Usage Notes
厌恶感 is a formal term often used in psychological, medical, or literary contexts. It can describe both physical aversion (e.g., to smells) and moral disgust (e.g., toward cruelty).
Word Breakdown
厌
to detest, to be tired of
root恶
disgust, evil
root感
feeling
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