謬 (miù) - Mistake, error, fallacy & absurd, false, incorrect

謬Tone 4

miù ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

謬 · miù

Mistake, error, fallacy;

absurd, false, incorrect;

used to describe wrong reasoning or false statements.

Mistake, error, fallacyabsurd, false, incorrectused to describe wrong reasoning or false statements.

Usage highlights

FallacyAbsurd theoryFalse statementErrorMistaken opinionFalse reasoning

Synonyms

  • 误— mistake, error
  • 错— wrong, error
  • 妄— absurd, presumptuous

Antonyms

  • 正— correct, proper
  • 真— true, genuine
  • 确— accurate, certain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His argument contains a logical fallacy (逻辑谬误).
  • That's a ridiculous theory (荒谬的理论).
  • Don't spread false rumors (不要传播谬论).
  • There are many errors in this text (文本中有许多谬错).

Collocations

  • Fallacy(谬误)
  • Absurd theory(荒谬)
  • False statement(谬论)
  • Error(谬错)
  • Mistaken opinion(谬见)
  • False reasoning(谬推)

Idioms

  • Greatly mistaken(大谬不然)
  • Absurd and ridiculous to the extreme(荒谬绝伦)
  • Correct errors and set right what is wrong(纠谬正误)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese philosophy, distinguishing truth from falsehood was crucial in debates and scholarship.
  • The character appears in texts discussing logical fallacies and incorrect reasoning.
  • Used in academic contexts to critique flawed arguments and theories.

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