詷 (tóng) - To slander, to defame & to deceive

詷Tone 2

tóng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

詷 · tóng

To slander, to defame;

to deceive;

to confuse;

to lead astray.

To slander, to defameto deceiveto confuse

Usage highlights

To slander and deceiveSlanderous wordsTo slander and defameTo confuse and misleadFalse and deceptive speech

Synonyms

  • 诽— to slander, to defame
  • 谤— to slander, to libel
  • 诬— to falsely accuse

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slandering his colleagues (詷毁同事).
  • The rumor was spread to deceive the public (詷惑公众).
  • Ancient texts warn against spreading falsehoods (詷言).

Collocations

  • To slander and deceive(詷惑)
  • Slanderous words(詷言)
  • To slander and defame(詷毁)
  • To confuse and mislead(詷乱)
  • False and deceptive speech(詷诈)

Idioms

  • To deceive and confuse the masses(詷惑人心)
  • Spreading slanderous rumors(詷言惑众)
  • False accusations and malicious slander(詷诬陷害)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, often in legal or moral contexts concerning false accusations.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, spreading slander was considered a serious moral offense.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese but appears in historical and literary contexts.

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