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    Using 反感 (fǎngǎn) to express "to dislike" or "to find repulsive"

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    对 + Object + 反感

    Explanation

    反感 means "to feel disgusted" or "to find something repulsive," expressing a strong negative emotional reaction. It can function as both a verb and a noun, and is used when describing feelings of aversion toward someone's behavior or attitude.

    Examples

    • 大家对他的自私行为感到非常反感。

      dàjiā duì tā de zìsī xíngwéi gǎndào fēicháng fǎngǎn.

      Everyone felt very disgusted by his selfish behavior.

    • 我很反感别人在公共场所大声打电话。

      wǒ hěn fǎngǎn biérén zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ dàshēng dǎ diànhuà.

      I'm very annoyed by people talking loudly on the phone in public places.

    • 他那种居高临下的态度让人反感。

      tā nà zhǒng jūgāolínxià de tàidù ràng rén fǎngǎn.

      His condescending attitude is repulsive.

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