誹 (fěi) - To slander & to defame

誹Tone 3

fěi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

恩丰

誹 · fěi

To slander;

to defame;

to speak ill of someone falsely;

to malign.

To slanderto defameto speak ill of someone falsely

Usage highlights

Slander and libelDefamatory wordsTo slander someoneGroundless slanderTo be convicted of libelDefamatory article

Synonyms

  • 谤— to slander, to defame
  • 诬— to falsely accuse
  • 诋— to vilify, to defame

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slander (诽谤).
  • Don't spread malicious gossip (诽言).
  • The article contains defamatory content (诽谤性内容).
  • They sued for libel (诽谤罪).

Collocations

  • Slander and libel(诽谤)
  • Defamatory words(诽言)
  • To slander someone(诽人)
  • Groundless slander(腹诽)
  • To be convicted of libel(诽谤罪)
  • Defamatory article(诽谤文章)

Idioms

  • Slandering behind one's back(腹诽心谤)
  • Slandering the ancients(诽谤古人)
  • Malicious gossip and slander(流言诽语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese law, defamation (诽谤) was considered a serious offense against social harmony.
  • The concept relates to Confucian emphasis on proper speech and maintaining social reputation.
  • Historical texts often discuss the importance of avoiding slander to maintain moral integrity.

FAQ