冒
犯

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The word 冒犯 is formed by combining the character 冒, which denotes rash or presumptuous action, with the character 犯, which signifies violation or transgression; together, they semantically convey the act of offending or insulting through such behavior.

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请不要冒犯别人。

Qǐng bùyào màofàn biérén.

Please do not offend others.

他说话冒犯了大家。

Tā shuōhuà màofànle dàjiā.

His words offended everyone.

如果你冒犯了别人，应该道歉。

Rúguǒ nǐ màofànle biérén, yīnggāi dàoqiàn.

If you offend someone, you should apologize.

他的行为无意中冒犯了当地的文化习俗。

Tā de xíngwéi wúyì zhōng màfànle dāngdì de wénhuà xísú.

His behavior unintentionally offended the local cultural customs.

尽管他的言论可能冒犯到某些群体，但他坚持表达自己的观点。

Jǐnguǎn tā de yánlùn kěnéng màfàn dào mǒu xiē qúntǐ, dàn tā jiānchí biǎodá zìjǐ de guāndiǎn.

Although his remarks might offend certain groups, he insists on expressing his own views.

Word Definition - 冒犯

mào fàn to offend

Individual Character Details

冒 mào, mào, mào
犯 fàn