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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.
'讨厌' is stronger than '不喜欢' (not like) but weaker than '恨' (hate).
Use '讨厌' for personal dislikes, not for formal or professional contexts.
From 讨 (tǎo, to ask for) + 厌 (yàn, to dislike). The combination suggests a strong feeling of aversion.
Often used in informal contexts to express personal dislike. Can be stronger than '不喜欢' (not like).