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差劲 (差勁)
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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

差劲 [chàjìn]
  1. 1. adjective bad

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

差劲 [chàjìn]
  1. 1. (of quality, ability, etc.) no good; disappointing; terribly
    你这人真差劲,说话不算数。
    You didn't keep your word; you disappointed me.
    这条路坑坑洼洼的,太差劲了。
    The road is no good, it's rough and full of holes.

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

差劲 [chàjìn]
  1. 1. (品质、能力)低、差;(质量)低劣
    这个人怎么这么差劲
    这个冰箱不制冷,真差劲

Examples

他名气挺大,今日一见却很差劲,可见他不过是个名实不符的人。
He enjoys a great reputation, but he was disappointed when I saw him today. Therefore, he is more in name than in reality.
这么差劲的节目也有人夸赞,真是捧臭脚!
They even praise such a disappointing program, they really are sycophants.
你这人真差劲,怎么一看到美女就意马心猿?
You are so disappointing, why do you become perturbed when you see a beautiful woman?
这个冰箱不制冷,真差劲
poor transportation facilities
差劲的交通设备
she's an appalling cook
她是个差劲的厨师

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