"inferiors" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 下属
• 次等的人

Definition

被认为处于较低地位、级别或质量的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或带有等级制度的语境，形容人时可能带有轻视意味。比“下属”更正式或古老，不如“下属”中性。

Examples

Managers should treat their inferiors with respect.

经理应当尊重他们的**下属**。

He thinks everyone around him is his inferiors.

他认为周围的人都是他的**下属**。

The officer gave orders to his inferiors.

军官向他的**下属**下达命令。

Some bosses look down on their inferiors, which creates a toxic environment.

有些老板瞧不起他们的**下属**，这会造成恶劣的环境。

You shouldn’t call your team inferiors; it’s really rude and outdated.

你不该称你的团队为**下属**，那样很不礼貌，也很过时。

Even if they’re your inferiors at work, everyone deserves kindness.

即使他们在工作中属于你的**下属**，每个人都值得被善待。