呰 (zǐ) - To slander, defame & to blame

呰Tone 3

zǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

呰 · zǐ

To slander, defame;

to blame;

also means weak, feeble;

used in classical texts.

To slander, defameto blamealso means weak, feeble

Usage highlights

To slander and defameWeak and feebleTo criticize and blameTo speak ill ofTo find fault with

Synonyms

  • 诽— to slander, defame
  • 谤— to slander, vilify
  • 弱— weak, feeble

Antonyms

  • 誉— to praise, commend
  • 强— strong, powerful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slandering others (呰毁).
  • The ancient text mentions a weak state (呰弱).
  • Critics often find fault (呰议).

Collocations

  • To slander and defame(呰毁)
  • Weak and feeble(呰弱)
  • To criticize and blame(呰议)
  • To speak ill of(呰骂)
  • To find fault with(呰咎)

Idioms

  • To slander and vilify(呰毁诽谤)
  • Weak and incompetent(呰弱无能)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often in contexts of criticism or denoting weakness.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary works.

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