諁 (zhuó) - To speak lightly or irresponsibly & to chatter or gossip without substance.

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zhuó ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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諁 · zhuó

To speak lightly or irresponsibly;

to chatter or gossip without substance.

To speak lightly or irresponsiblyto chatter or gossip without substance.

Usage highlights

To speak irresponsiblyBaseless gossipFrivolous talkCareless chatterIrresponsible speech

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He often speaks irresponsibly (諁言).
  • Don't engage in baseless gossip (不要諁語).
  • She was criticized for her frivolous talk (輕諁).

Collocations

  • To speak irresponsibly(諁言)
  • Baseless gossip(諁語)
  • Frivolous talk(輕諁)
  • Careless chatter(妄諁)
  • Irresponsible speech(諁說)

Idioms

  • To speak without thinking(妄言諁語)
  • Light words and frivolous speech(輕言諁語)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects traditional values that emphasize careful, responsible speech.
  • In Confucian culture, careless speech was considered contrary to virtuous conduct.
  • The character appears primarily in classical texts and is rarely used in modern Chinese.

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