Definition
狎 (xiá) is a bound form (cannot stand alone) meaning 'to be overly familiar in a disrespectful or indecent way.' It carries a negative connotation of taking liberties or showing improper intimacy. You will encounter it in formal or literary compounds like 狎昵 (to be overly familiar), 狎亵 (to treat with indecent intimacy), and 狎客 (a lecherous patron). It is not used in everyday conversation.
b.f.
(bound form) to be overly familiar or intimate in a disrespectful manner
Examples
- 狎，。Tā de xíngwéi yǒuxiē xiá nì, ràng rén bù shūfu.His behavior is somewhat overly familiar, making people uncomfortable.
- 狎，。Bié duì tā tài xiá xiè, bǎochí zūnzhòng.Don't be too familiar with him; maintain respect.
- 狎。Tā bù gāi zhèyàng xiá nì tóngshì.He shouldn't be so overly familiar with colleagues.
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