詆 (dǐ) - To slander, defame, vilify & to speak ill of someone
詆 · dǐ
To slander, defame, vilify;
to speak ill of someone;
to denounce falsely.
To slander, defame, vilifyto speak ill of someoneto denounce falsely.
Usage highlights
To slander and defameMalicious slanderBaseless defamationTo damage reputationTo vilify someone's characterGroundless accusations
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He was accused of malicious slander (恶意诋毁).
- The article contains baseless defamation (无端诋毁).
- They tried to vilify his reputation (诋毁他的声誉).
- Such groundless accusations are pure calumny (纯属诋毁).
Collocations
- To slander and defame(诋毁诽谤)
- Malicious slander(恶意诋毁)
- Baseless defamation(无端诋毁)
- To damage reputation(诋毁名誉)
- To vilify someone's character(诋毁人格)
- Groundless accusations(诋毁之词)
Idioms
- To slander and vilify(诋毁诽谤)
- To malign and defame(诋毁中伤)
- To spread malicious rumors(诋毁造谣)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining one's reputation was highly valued, making slander a serious offense.
- The character reflects the importance of honest speech and the social consequences of false accusations.
- Historically, defamation could lead to legal consequences under imperial Chinese law.