譂 (chǎn) - to talk nonsense & to exaggerate

譂Tone 3

chǎn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

譂 · chǎn

to talk nonsense;

to exaggerate;

to boast;

to speak recklessly without basis.

to talk nonsenseto exaggerateto boast

Usage highlights

nonsense talkreckless speechexaggerated talkempty boastingwild statementsfabricated stories

Synonyms

  • 夸— to boast, to exaggerate
  • 妄— reckless, presumptuous
  • 诞— absurd, fantastic

Antonyms

  • 实— truthful, factual
  • 诚— sincere, honest
  • 信— trustworthy, credible

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tends to exaggerate when telling stories (譂言).
  • Don't believe his nonsense (譂语).
  • She was criticized for speaking recklessly (譂说).
  • That's just empty boasting (譂夸).

Collocations

  • nonsense talk(譂言)
  • reckless speech(譂语)
  • exaggerated talk(譂说)
  • empty boasting(譂夸)
  • wild statements(譂论)
  • fabricated stories(譂编)

Idioms

  • To talk nonsense and boast wildly(譂言妄语)
  • Exaggerated and fabricated stories(譂编虚造)
  • Reckless and groundless talk(譂诞不经)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a strongly negative connotation in Chinese culture, associated with dishonesty and lack of credibility.
  • In traditional Confucian values, careful and truthful speech is highly valued, making this character represent the opposite behavior.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and formal writing to criticize irresponsible speech.

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