🇬🇧🇨🇳 mean - 刻薄 : English Lesson

Meaning of "mean" ("刻薄"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If someone is mean, they are not nice on purpose: they might say hurtful words, share unkind jokes, or do things to make others feel bad instead of helping them feel happy and safe.

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The mean troll hid everyone’s left shoe so the whole village had to hop to school.

The mean witch didn’t just give rotten apples; she charged extra for them.

The mean robot erased only the fun levels from my video game and left the math quiz ones.

A mean seagull swooped down, stole my french fry, and then laughed in seagull language.

The mean alarm clock waited until my best dream started, then screamed in my face.

On a warm day at the park, a mean boy took Sara's ball. He gave a mean laugh, said mean things and pushed her. Her friend gave him a mean look and asked him to give the ball back. The boy felt a little bad, returned it, and stopped being mean.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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