Use '恶劣' to describe something extremely bad with strong negative connotations.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Describes extremely bad conditions or behavior.
- Carries strong negative judgment and criticism.
- Used for weather, attitude, environment, and more.
Overview
“恶劣”是一个形容词，用来描述事物、情况、天气、态度等非常糟糕、坏到极点，令人无法接受。它带有强烈的负面色彩和批评意味，通常用于表达对某事物的强烈不满或谴责。
“恶劣”主要用来修饰名词，描述其性质或状态。它可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合，形成更具体的表达。例如，“天气恶劣”、“态度恶劣”、“环境恶劣”、“行为恶劣”等。
天气：描述极端恶劣的天气，如暴风雨、严寒、酷暑等，常用于新闻报道或日常对话中。例如：“今天的天气十分恶劣，不适合户外活动。”
态度/行为：形容一个人不友善、粗鲁、缺乏同情心或道德败坏的行为和态度。例如：“他对服务员的态度十分恶劣，令人难以接受。”
健康/状况：有时也用来形容身体状况或某种情况非常糟糕。例如：“他的健康状况十分恶劣，需要立即住院。”
“坏”的含义比“恶劣”更广泛，可以指事物损坏、品德不好、发生不好的事情等。“恶劣”则更侧重于程度的极端和负面影响的严重性。例如：“他是个坏人。”（比“他是个恶劣的人”程度稍轻，但“恶劣”更强调其行为的严重性和负面影响）。
“差”的程度比“恶劣”轻，可以指质量不好、分数低、能力不行等，适用范围更广，负面程度相对较弱。例如：“这件衣服质量很差。”
“严重”可以用来形容程度深、影响大，不一定带有强烈的负面评价，有时也用于描述疾病、事故等。“恶劣”则必然带有强烈的负面评价和贬义。例如：“他得了重病。”（用“严重”）；“他的行为十分恶劣。”（用“恶劣”）。
Examples
近几天来，北方地区遭遇了罕见的寒潮，天气十分恶劣。
newsIn the past few days, northern regions have encountered a rare cold wave, and the weather has been extremely harsh.
他的言行举止都非常恶劣，给公司带来了不好的影响。
formalHis words and actions were extremely vile, bringing a negative impact to the company.
在这种恶劣的环境下，能坚持下来真不容易。
everydayIt's really not easy to persevere under such adverse conditions.
研究表明，长期暴露在空气污染等恶劣环境中，会增加患呼吸系统疾病的风险。
academicResearch indicates that long-term exposure to adverse environments, such as air pollution, increases the risk of respiratory diseases.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
天气恶劣
bad weather
环境恶劣
harsh environment
态度恶劣
vile attitude
Often Confused With
'差' (chà) is a more general term for 'bad' or 'poor' in quality, performance, or condition. '恶劣' (èliè) implies a much more severe, extreme, and often morally negative degree of badness.
'严重' (yánzhòng) means 'serious' and describes the gravity or intensity of a situation, illness, or problem. It doesn't inherently carry the strong negative moral judgment or extreme unpleasantness that '恶劣' does.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
'恶劣' is a strong adjective used to describe extremely negative situations, conditions, or behaviors. It carries a significant weight of disapproval and is generally used in formal or serious contexts, though it can appear in everyday speech to emphasize strong negative feelings. Avoid using it for minor inconveniences.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '恶劣' for situations that are merely 'bad' or 'inconvenient', thus diminishing its impact. Also, confusing its specific nuance with more general terms like '差' or '严重' can lead to inappropriate usage.
Tips
Emphasize Extreme Negativity
Use '恶劣' when you want to strongly emphasize how bad something is, beyond just 'bad' or 'poor'.
Avoid Overuse for Minor Issues
Do not use '恶劣' for trivial problems. It implies a severe level of negativity that might sound exaggerated if used inappropriately.
Expressing Strong Disapproval
In Chinese culture, using '恶劣' is a strong way to express disapproval or condemnation of someone's behavior or a terrible situation.
Word Origin
The character '恶' (è) means 'evil' or 'bad', while '劣' (liè) means 'inferior', 'bad', or 'mean'. Together, '恶劣' signifies a state that is both fundamentally bad and of very poor quality or nature, emphasizing extreme negativity.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, describing something as '恶劣' is a strong statement that conveys significant disapproval or concern. It's often used when discussing serious issues like natural disasters, severe social problems, or highly unethical behavior.
Memory Tip
Imagine '恶' (evil) and '劣' (inferior, bad) combining to describe something truly vile and extremely bad, like an evil, inferior situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“恶劣”比“差”程度更深，带有强烈的负面评价和贬义，通常形容情况非常糟糕，难以忍受。“差”的程度较轻，适用范围更广，可以指质量、能力等不足。
可以，通常用来形容人的态度、品行或行为非常坏，缺乏道德，令人反感。例如：“他的态度十分恶劣。”
常见的搭配有：天气恶劣、环境恶劣、态度恶劣、行为恶劣、条件恶劣、影响恶劣等。
不可以。“恶劣”是一个带有强烈负面色彩的词语，只能用于描述消极、糟糕的情况，不能用于积极的语境。
Test Yourself
由于天气____，飞机起飞延误了数小时。
这里描述的是天气状况非常糟糕，影响了航班，用“恶劣”最能体现其严重性和负面影响。
他对待同事的态度非常粗鲁无礼，经常嘲笑别人。
这种粗鲁无礼、嘲笑他人的行为属于非常糟糕且令人反感的态度，用“恶劣”来形容最贴切。
请将以下词语组成一个通顺的句子：环境 / 恶劣 / 必须 / 改善 / 我们
这个选项将“恶劣”作为形容词修饰“环境”，构成了一个完整且符合语法逻辑的句子，表达了改善糟糕环境的必要性。
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Summary
Use '恶劣' to describe something extremely bad with strong negative connotations.
- Describes extremely bad conditions or behavior.
- Carries strong negative judgment and criticism.
- Used for weather, attitude, environment, and more.
Emphasize Extreme Negativity
Use '恶劣' when you want to strongly emphasize how bad something is, beyond just 'bad' or 'poor'.
Avoid Overuse for Minor Issues
Do not use '恶劣' for trivial problems. It implies a severe level of negativity that might sound exaggerated if used inappropriately.
Expressing Strong Disapproval
In Chinese culture, using '恶劣' is a strong way to express disapproval or condemnation of someone's behavior or a terrible situation.
Examples
4 of 4近几天来，北方地区遭遇了罕见的寒潮，天气十分恶劣。
In the past few days, northern regions have encountered a rare cold wave, and the weather has been extremely harsh.
他的言行举止都非常恶劣，给公司带来了不好的影响。
His words and actions were extremely vile, bringing a negative impact to the company.
在这种恶劣的环境下，能坚持下来真不容易。
It's really not easy to persevere under such adverse conditions.
研究表明，长期暴露在空气污染等恶劣环境中，会增加患呼吸系统疾病的风险。
Research indicates that long-term exposure to adverse environments, such as air pollution, increases the risk of respiratory diseases.
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