謧 (lí) - To slander, defame, or speak ill of someone & to vilify or calumniate.

謧Tone 2

lí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

謧 · lí

To slander, defame, or speak ill of someone;

to vilify or calumniate.

To slander, defame, or speak ill of someoneto vilify or calumniate.

Usage highlights

To slander and defameSlanderous wordsTo vilify and insultFalse accusations and slanderTo defame and calumniateMalicious gossip

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of spreading malicious rumors (謧言).
  • The official was known for his harsh criticism (謧毁).
  • She faced constant slander from her rivals (謧谤).

Collocations

  • To slander and defame(謧毁)
  • Slanderous words(謧言)
  • To vilify and insult(謧詈)
  • False accusations and slander(謧谤)
  • To defame and calumniate(謧诬)
  • Malicious gossip(謧语)

Idioms

  • To slander and vilify without cause(无故謧毁)
  • Spreading malicious rumors(謧言惑众)
  • Defaming someone's reputation(謧毁名誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing verbal attacks and character defamation.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining one's reputation was highly valued, making slander a serious offense.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its specific meaning in literary contexts.

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