Is 詋 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this character is quite rare in modern usage and appears mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts describing verbal abuse.

Why is 詋 not recommended for names?

The character means 'to curse' or 'to swear,' which carries strongly negative connotations inappropriate for personal names in Chinese culture.

What is the difference between 詋 and similar characters like 骂?

詋 is more classical and specific to cursing/reviling, while 骂 is the common modern character for scolding or cursing. 詋 carries stronger negative weight.

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zhòu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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詋 · zhòu

To curse;

to swear;

to use abusive language;

to revile.

To curseto swearto use abusive language

Usage highlights

To curse and swearTo revile and insultMutual cursingAbusive languageTo slander and curseTo curse vehemently

Synonyms

骂— to scold; to curse
咒— to curse; to swear
詈— to berate; to revile

Antonyms

赞— to praise
颂— to eulogize; to extol
誉— to praise; to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

He cursed angrily at the injustice (詋骂).
The two sides exchanged curses (互相詋詆).
She was subjected to verbal abuse (詋辱).

Collocations

To curse and swear(詋詈)
To revile and insult(詋辱)
Mutual cursing(互相詋詆)
Abusive language(詋骂)
To slander and curse(詋谤)
To curse vehemently(詋詛)

Idioms

To curse heaven and earth(詋天咒地)
To curse and swear at people(詋詈他人)
To revile and insult without restraint(詋辱不休)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character represents negative verbal behavior in Chinese culture, associated with conflict and disharmony.
In traditional Confucian values, using such language was considered uncivilized and contrary to proper conduct.
The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts or specific contexts describing verbal abuse.

詋 (zhòu) - To curse & to swear