讨厌
tǎo yàn
dislike
我讨厌吃辣椒。
I dislike eating chili peppers.
informal
To feel strong dislike or aversion toward someone or something.
他讨厌早起。
He dislikes waking up early.
她讨厌说谎的人。
She dislikes people who lie.
Commonly used to express personal dislike or annoyance.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Intensity
'讨厌' is stronger than '不喜欢' (not like) but weaker than '恨' (hate).
Gold Rule
Usage
Use '讨厌' for personal dislikes, not for formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
From 讨 (tǎo, to ask for) + 厌 (yàn, to dislike). The combination suggests a strong feeling of aversion.
Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to express personal dislike. Can be stronger than '不喜欢' (not like).
Word Breakdown
讨
to ask for
root厌
to dislike
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