詀 (zhān) - To slander & to gossip

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zhān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

詀 · zhān

To slander;

to gossip;

to chatter;

to talk foolishly;

also refers to flattery or sycophancy.

To slanderto gossipto chatter

Usage highlights

To slander and defameFlattery and sycophancyFoolish talkMalicious gossipSlanderous wordsTo engage in slander

Synonyms

  • 诽— to slander, to defame
  • 谤— to malign, to vilify
  • 谗— to slander, to defame

Antonyms

  • 赞— to praise, to commend
  • 誉— reputation, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slandering others (詀毁).
  • The court official was known for his flattery (詀谀).
  • Stop chattering nonsense (詀言).
  • She engaged in malicious gossip (詀谤).

Collocations

  • To slander and defame(詀毁)
  • Flattery and sycophancy(詀谀)
  • Foolish talk(詀言)
  • Malicious gossip(詀谤)
  • Slanderous words(詀语)
  • To engage in slander(詀訾)

Idioms

  • To engage in slander and flattery(詀谀诽谤)
  • Foolish talk and wild theories(詀言诳语)
  • To spread malicious rumors(詀谣惑众)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, slander and gossip were considered serious moral failings, especially among scholars and officials.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing proper speech and the dangers of malicious talk.
  • Its usage reflects Confucian values emphasizing sincerity and caution in speech.

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