謾 (mán) - To deceive, to mock, to ridicule & to speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

謾Tone 2

mán ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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謾 · mán

To deceive, to mock, to ridicule;

to speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

To deceive, to mock, to ridiculeto speak disrespectfully or contemptuously.

Usage highlights

To mock and scoldContemptuous wordsTo deceive and insultArrogant and deceitful speechTo ridicule and slanderDeceitful and disrespectful

Synonyms

  • 欺— to deceive, to cheat
  • 騙— to cheat, to swindle
  • 嘲— to mock, to ridicule
  • 辱— to insult, to humiliate

Antonyms

  • 誠— sincere, honest
  • 敬— respectful, reverent
  • 讚— to praise, to commend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He mocked his opponent (謾罵 his opponent).
  • Do not deceive yourself (不要自謾).
  • She spoke with contempt (謾言相向).
  • The criticism was scornful (謾侮的批評).

Collocations

  • To mock and scold(謾罵)
  • Contemptuous words(謾言)
  • To deceive and insult(謾侮)
  • Arrogant and deceitful speech(謾辭)
  • To ridicule and slander(謾誹)
  • Deceitful and disrespectful(謾欺)

Idioms

  • To deceive above and bully below(謾上欺下)
  • Wild and deceitful words(野言謾語)
  • Deceitful and disrespectful(謾辭謗說)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries a strong negative connotation, associated with dishonesty and disrespect in speech.
  • In classical texts, it often appears in contexts criticizing improper or immoral verbal behavior.
  • Usage in modern Chinese is relatively rare, mostly preserved in literary or formal谴责 contexts.

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