謷 (áo) - To slander & to speak ill of

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áo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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謷 · áo

To slander;

to speak ill of;

to defame;

to speak arrogantly or contemptuously.

To slanderto speak ill ofto defame

Usage highlights

To slander and defameArrogant speechTo slander and ruinContemptuous and insultingTo ridicule and slanderArrogant and unreasonable

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was accused of slandering his colleagues (謷毁同事).
  • The official was known for his arrogant speech (謷言).
  • They spread defamatory rumors about the company (謷谤公司).

Collocations

  • To slander and defame(謷谤)
  • Arrogant speech(謷言)
  • To slander and ruin(謷毁)
  • Contemptuous and insulting(謷诟)
  • To ridicule and slander(謷讥)
  • Arrogant and unreasonable(謷很)

Idioms

  • To slander and defame without reason(謷谤无据)
  • Arrogant speech and unreasonable behavior(謷言很行)
  • To ridicule and insult excessively(謷讥过当)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations related to speech ethics in Chinese culture.
  • In classical texts, it often appears in contexts criticizing improper or malicious speech.
  • The character reflects traditional values emphasizing the importance of proper and respectful communication.

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