譋 (lán) - To deceive, to cheat & to talk nonsense or speak frivolously.

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lán ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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譋 · lán

To deceive, to cheat;

to talk nonsense or speak frivolously.

To deceive, to cheatto talk nonsense or speak frivolously.

Usage highlights

To deceive and cheatNonsensical talkFrivolous speechDeceptive wordsTo talk wildly

Synonyms

  • 骗— to cheat, to swindle
  • 欺— to deceive, to cheat
  • 诈— to defraud, to swindle

Antonyms

  • 诚— honest, sincere
  • 实— truthful, real
  • 信— trustworthy, faithful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to deceive his friend (譋骗朋友).
  • Don't talk nonsense (不要譋言).
  • She spoke frivolously about serious matters (譋语).

Collocations

  • To deceive and cheat(譋骗)
  • Nonsensical talk(譋言)
  • Frivolous speech(譋语)
  • Deceptive words(譋辞)
  • To talk wildly(譋妄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 譋 is a classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • The character carries negative connotations of dishonesty and untrustworthiness.
  • In historical texts, it appears in contexts describing deceptive speech or behavior.

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