() - To slander & to defame

Tone 3

pǐ | 15 strokes | radical:

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To slander;

to defame;

to speak ill of someone.

To slanderto defameto speak ill of someone.

Usage highlights

to slander and defameslanderous wordsdefamatory speechto vilifymalicious slander

Synonyms

  • to slander
  • to defame
  • to falsely accuse

Antonyms

  • to praise
  • to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slander (被諀谤).
  • Spreading false rumors is a form of defamation (諀言).
  • The official was known for his defamatory speech (諀语).

Collocations

  • to slander and defame(諀谤)
  • slanderous words(諀言)
  • defamatory speech(諀语)
  • to vilify(諀毁)
  • malicious slander(恶諀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts related to speech and morality.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, improper speech was considered a serious moral failing.

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